Direct Support Professional - Part time or Weekends (NY)

About the role

The Sr. DSP Medical Coordinator is responsible for all of the duties of a Direct Support Professional plus scheduling, tracking and documenting all medical appointments, as well as scheduling all labs and required tests.

Responsibilities

• Document all paperwork required, including incident reports, log entries and Res. Hab. progress notes when appropriate
• Track all medical appointments and follow-up appointments and document in tracking forms
• Track all lab tests, as well as other tests and ensure correct documentation in medical tracking log
• Document all consults, refusals and MD recommendations appropriately
• Ensure that medication inventories are completed at least weekly, and will order new medication as prescribed, in a timely manner, and maintain the medication storage area in accordance with regulations
• Identify medication errors and communicate the errors to the nurse and manager effectively
• Communicate with the nurse and manager via a Medical Communication Log
• Follow all AMAP procedures
• Attend ISP or other meetings when requested
• Maintain open lines of communication with management and staff

Requirements

• NYC Driver license or driver license required
• HS Diploma or GED required
• 1+ year of HHA experience required, CNA experience a plus
• 2+ years of Direct Support Professional experience a plus

Qualifications

• USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.