Medical Coordination Specialist

5 days ago

Bohemia, New York, United States ACLD Full time
Job Title:
Medical Coordination Specialist

Reports To:
Residential Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade: 5

A Medical Coordination Specialist plays a vital role in providing medical support and guidance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a Residential setting.

This role is integral in enabling individuals supported at ACLD to have a quality life, with a focus on promoting their health, safety, and well-being.

The Medical Coordination Specialist will advocate for the individuals supported, communicating their needs and goals, and providing hands-on assistance, mentoring, and teaching independent living skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the dispensing and documentation of medication in accordance with AMAP procedures
  • Maintain appropriate stock of medications for each individual supported
  • Meet with the residential nurse to conduct weekly nursing coordination
  • Schedule all medical appointment follow-ups as directed
  • Attend medical appointments with individuals supported, schedule follow-up, collect all paperwork, and submit to nurse for review
  • Communicate with families regarding medical appointments as needed
  • Prepare the MARs on a monthly basis
  • Review all MARs and corresponding documents for accuracy
  • Ensure refills of medications are ordered in a timely manner to prevent out-of-stock issues
  • Ensure new prescriptions are obtained in a timely manner as per procedure
  • Implement and document the delivery of all Residential Habilitation services
  • Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the individuals supported
  • Provide personal care assistance to ensure maximum level of supervision and to promote the highest level of health, safety, and independence
  • Assist individuals supported in performing daily living tasks, including room cleaning and household chores
  • Ensure that program environments meet the highest quality standards as per OPWDD guidelines and report any concerns to supervisor
  • Assist individuals supported in food preparation, including preparing meal plans and shopping for supplies
  • Adhere to Agency systems designed to promote organizational efficiencies as well as compliance with ACLD policies, procedures, and regulations governing programs
  • Supervise individuals supported within the program and community, with intensiveness determined by specific needs
  • Complete and review assigned reports, logs, and documentation in accordance with ACLD Corporate Compliance Policy
  • Assist individuals supported with the use of their personal allowance, including oversight in shopping, budgeting, and managing their income
  • Interact positively with families, Care Managers, and other outside providers while assisting individuals supported in developing and maintaining relationships
  • Represent ACLD in a positive manner
  • Implement SCIP maneuvers when necessary
  • Attend required staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training programs as assigned
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with other ACLD programs and departments to maximize service coordination and integration

Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Clean, valid New York State driver's license.
Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing.
The ability to obtain (within 90 days of hire) and maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) Certification.
The ability to obtain (within 180 days of hire) and maintain SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) Core Certification, CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Certification.
One (1) year experience with developmentally disabled population preferred.
The ability to assist with lifting and transferring a person. The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
The ability to reach, bend, twist, kneel, and squat as you assist individuals with physical activities.
The ability to perform SCIP maneuvers which may require bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, lying on the ground, and supporting another person's body weight.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Substantial reasoning skills required, including the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete issues simultaneously; the ability to identify problems, interpret data, and draw conclusions; and the ability to apply principles of logic or theoretical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach and counsel, interpret and advise, and the ability to professionally assess and resolve problems.

Ability to perform basic computer skills preferred.

Ability to provide clear and legible documentation on records.

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