Medical Coordinator/Direct Support Professional

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely scheduling and adherence to regulations for all medical appointments.
• Prepare clinical consultation forms for all medical appointments.
• Collaborate with RN and Residence Manager to ensure adequate staffing for appointments.
• Accompany individuals/staff on medical appointments as possible.
• Review and sign all medical documentation, then file in individual’s binder.
• Ensure all medical appointments are up-to-date.
• Collaborate with RN to ensure lab work is up-to-date.
• Document and implement physician recommendations.
• Create and maintain a weekly/monthly medical appointment calendar.
• Maintain and obtain AMAP certification.
• Submit prescriptions to ChemRx Pharmacy upon receipt.
• Count/record medications upon delivery; ensure proper counting and recording.
• Check “Client-Specific Sheet” when new medications are delivered.
• Reorder medications when supply is insufficient for at least five days.
• Ensure ChemRx Pharmacy receives all original prescriptions.
• Log and monitor control substances weekly to ensure compliance.
• Discontinue medications when indicated by physician.
• Ensure Medication Room/Cart is clean and orderly, supplies sufficient.
• Order medical supplies as needed.
• Ensure AMAP signatures are on MAR before first administration each month.
• File MAR documentation monthly.
• Prepare off-site medication as per OPWDD regulations and agency policies.
• Incorporate documentation of off-site medication into individual records.
• Assist RN in maintaining and updating individuals’ medical binders.
• Assist RN in completing forms: infection control (monthly), medical appointment (monthly), nursing report, resident report (monthly).
• Complete all requested paperwork by RN, Resident Manager.
• Schedule and complete pharmacy reviews quarterly.
• Monitor and report bowel movement chart issues to RN and Manager.
• Perform additional duties as requested by RN, Residence Manager/Assistant Residence Manager, Program Coordinator, Program Director.

Additional Duties

• Assist with morning routine with individuals: ADL outcomes, making beds, breakfast clean-up, making breakfast as needed and/or requested.
• Assist with dinner preparation if all medical coordinator responsibilities are completed.
• Assist individuals when they return home from program: make lunch for next day, afternoon tooth-brushing, laundry as needed and/or requested.
• Complete laundry if all medical coordinator responsibilities are completed.
• Perform food shopping if needed for dinner and if time is available.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Computer literate.