Medical Support Professional

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

• Cover weekly inventory of all medication.
• Ensure overnight AMAP does weekly medication inventory.
• Check MAR’s daily for any missing signatures.
• Check bowel movement charts daily.
• Check finger stick charts according to schedule.
• Check that all controlled medications have a count sheet and are being signed and counted daily.
• Check MAR monthly for current prescriptions.
• Schedule all medical and dental appointments in conjunction with the program nurse.
• Prepare all monthly MAR sheets making sure all information, including medication names, dosages and times are correct.
• Make sure prescriptions have a drug specific sheet to match in the MAR.
• Make sure all discontinued medications have a d/c prescription to match.
• Attend all program medical meetings.
• Create a tracking system in conjunction with Coordinator of Health Services for medication inventory and medical appointments.
• Retrieve and attach any necessary MIPS forms to CVS prior to the appointment.
• Ensure AMAP’s document bowel movements for individuals requiring bowel movement monitoring.
• Monthly inventory of all OTC medications.
• Dispose of all expired OTC medications immediately.
• In-service all new AMAP staff as suggested by the Program RN.
• Attend medical appointments and advocate proactively for individuals.
• Inform the nurse and management of any medication changes.
• Contact program nurse after each medical appointment to inform him/her of the outcome.
• Be responsible for the oversight of the AMAP communication book; ensure that all AMAP’s are reading and signing any new entry that has been logged in the book.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CNA certification, or DSP certificate from an accredited organization.
• Two years or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Valid NYS driver license required.
• A flexible work schedule.

Pay

Hourly base rate is $22.00. Additional compensation may be available after hire based on factors such as driving responsibilities, required certifications, and length of time in the role. Pay increases are based on certifications, training completion, and job performance.

Benefits

At HeartShare, you can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount, Verizon Wireless Discount, BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

About Heartshare

Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. For over 150 years, we have offered a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status, including rewarding work in a team environment, paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays, 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit), employee appreciation programs and events, tuition assistance program, professional development opportunities, gympass discount, Verizon Wireless discount, BJs Membership discount, and discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).