Medical Coordinator at IHCOS Care Associates Inc.

Job Summary: The Full-time Medical Coordinator will provide nursing care to individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities, across all programs (Residential, Day Program, Community Development Services, Personal Support). They will act as liaison to coordinate medical appointments for the individuals. The Medical Coordinator will work under the direction of the Delegating Nurse/Case Manager (RN).

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Delegating Nurse to plan and implement care plans for IHCOS individuals; perform re-evaluation of individuals
• Assist in transporting individuals to medical appointments
• Schedule appointments for individuals
• Attend healthcare/doctors’ visits with individual and Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff as needed
• Update client medical information 
• Keep client information confidential
• Check medications and medication administration records (MAR) in residences; assist Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff with medication documentation
• Report to Delegating Nurse regarding any changes in individual’s health status
• Act as a liaison for external organizations, other medical professionals and family members; Communicate with Delegating Nurse; relay any recommendations to DSP staff as needed
• Conducting on-site assessments and evaluations
• Answer phone calls from DSP staff regarding medical appointments
• Scanning, saving and sending files

Qualifications:

• Good written and verbal communication
• Able to work well with others and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• One or more years of experience with developmental disabilities in community residential placements preferred. 

Requirements:

• Active Medication Technician Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma; Associates/bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Reliable transportation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to turn and lift supported people as required by assessments
• Drive to various Agency Sites (including but not limited to IHCOS Office, residences, doctor’s offices)

Benefits:

• Health insurance provided by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• Vision and Dental insurance provided by United Health Care
• Voluntary Term Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan Benefits  
• Life Insurance provided by TransAmerica 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) hours (earn up to 14 days/year; earn up to 20 days after 5 years of service)
  • 7 Paid Holidays
• 401K/Retirement (after 1 year of service, Safe Harbor Match at 4%)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,800 a year (after 1 year of service)
• Access to Fitness Center (provided by property management)