Client Coordinator - 000IU (BEE004) - Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM

Position Summary

Accompany persons served on medical appointments and advocate for the appropriate medical services for persons served. Provide direct care services to persons served in addition to acting as a liaison between the residence and medical facilities, hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies. Ensure that the person's medical, dental, or any other therapeutic appointments are carried out as required.

Essential Accountabilities

• Works in collaboration with the Residence Nurse and Residence Manager to ensure proper medical follow-up occurs for all persons served.
• Accompanies persons served in obtaining medical and clinic care according to the person’s need.
• Advocates for persons served needs with physicians, lab technicians, psychiatrists, dentists, and other providers of medical services.
• Safely operates agency vans and/or vehicles as per the agency driving policy.
• Communicates all immediate medical concerns to the Residence Manager and/or Residence Nurse.
• Participates in weekly consult review meetings with the Residence Manager and Residence Nurse.
• Ensures any and all medical documentation ordered and/or medical interventions, such as blood work, EKG, X-ray reports, etc., are obtained and placed in the person’s binders for all medical consultations/hospitalizations and/or further placements.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Other duties as requested based on the needs of the facility and/or agency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Human Services preferred.
• Experience working with the developmentally disabled and/or experience in the medical field.
• A valid NYS Drivers license is required.