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JOB TITLE: Medical Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Residential
DIVISION: Community Services
REPORTS TO: Residence Manager/ Assistant Residence Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Objective:
Maintain scheduling of all medical appointments/ medication records/ and ensure RN/ MD treatment orders
are implemented for all consumers.

Essential Functions:
Prepare consult sheet for each appointment regardless of locale per agency guidelines
Review all consults after appointment immediately upon return to facility (whether medical coordinator
accompanied the consumer or not).
Submit Literal Text changes, new or discontinued orders to ChemRx by the 15th of each month to
ensure accurate medication record on next month’s MAR.
Meet weekly for Medical Meeting with RN and Manager: Review any outstanding tasks, diagnostic
tests, appointments to be completed.
Attend Clinical Team Meetings:
ICF: Quarterly, Annual and semi-annual as scheduled and/or monthly clinical
IRA: Semi-annual, annual and as needed.
Organize Consent for treatment process:
Coordinate completion of documentation with RN, manager, MD
Any additional tasks related to the individuals health care or medical system as deemed necessary by
RN or Nurse Administrator.
Prepare new monthly MAR: Daily review of MAR/ Medication inventory to ensure all medication errors
are documented on an occurrence report and reported to the RN and manager
May be assigned other tasks and duties
Other Functions:
Demonstrate respect for all people
Demonstrate professional demeanor, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability,
flexibility and pleasantness
Demonstrate privacy on all medical concerns
Professionally interacts with other staff members and with others in the community
Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning the knowledge and skills required to perform the job
Readily seek and accept feedback to improve performance
Apply knowledge and skills gained on the job and maintain required certifications
Participate in the work of the organization in a positive way by using problem solving skills
Demonstrate respect for the safety of all others
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Staff
May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to their job responsibilities
Adhere to all rules outlined in the policy and procedures manual

Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements:
Educational: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Preferably relevant medical
certifications and Associates degree.

Experience: Minimum 2-year experience working with developmentally disabled population preferably
OPWDD population with in a residential setting. To serve as Medical liaison between physicians, ancillary
services and the individual/ IDT team and family; works with consultants, dietary personnel, pharmacist, lab,
etc. as needed to implement recommended changes, and will be responsible for documentation of their visits.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:
1-2 years solid supervisory experience working with similar population.
AMAP, SCIP, and CPR certification required, but will consider applicants who agree to obtain
certification within 90 days of position appointment.
Must have a valid and clean driver's license