Residential Medical Liaison

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to schedule and coordinate various medical, dental, and counseling appointments for persons supported at EPI.

Hiring Range : $20.00/hr-$25.50/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• 403(b) with discretionary match
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance with HSA and employer match
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO bank
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the health and well-being of the persons supported at EPI.
• Schedule and coordinate all medical appointments for the persons supported at EPI, including acute appointments – transport and accompany people to all appointments, assist with video appointments.
• Notify circle of supports of all appointments and results of appointments.
• Ensure medical provider documents the results of appointments and recommendations on all appropriate forms and send copies of consults to appropriate personnel.
• Alert Resident Nurse (RN) and supervisor of any updates needed to Individualized Plan of Protective Oversight (IPOP) or Plan of Nursing Services (PONS).
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining needed adaptive equipment/supplies.
• Complete weekly medication inventory.
• Complete monthly medication check for expired medications.
• Update files such as provider list, personal information sheet and consult forms.
• File purge medical paperwork.
• Provide medications to Day Programs.
• Report all policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Promote workplace safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor and/or designee within scope of practice.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Participate on various EPI committees as able.

Compliance:

• Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business-related matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors' names, investigations, finance, operations, employee relations matters.
• Must be willing to complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures at all times.

Professional Deportment:

Consistently demonstrate EPI's Values:

• Integrity
  • I will do what I say I will do.
  • I honor my commitments, follow up, and adjust expectations if circumstances change.
  • I do the right thing when no one is watching.
• Courage
  • I own my responsibilities and take initiative without being told to do something.
  • I do not shy away from difficult conversations. I will give and receive honest feedback.
  • I constructively share my ideas and lean into disagreements for the betterment of the organization.
• Adaptability
  • I am open to different ideas and ways of accomplishing our mission.
  • I am approachable and work to develop self-awareness around how I am being perceived by others.
  • I own my mistakes and learn from them.
• Respect
  • I treat others the way they want to be treated.
  • I am courteous, responsive, and presume best intentions.
  • I recognize and acknowledge positive actions and contributions. I give credit where it is due.
  • I listen to understand and reframe my message to ensure I am understood.

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent and one-year experience in the human service field

Supervision:

• None

Computer Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

Qualifications:

• Must po