AFC Group Homes - Medical Coordinator

Medical Coordinator Job Description

Community Living Centers Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented, conscientious, and dedicated individual to serve as a Medical Coordinator. The Medical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring all resident medications, keeping accurate medical records, making all medical appointments, and transporting residents to appointments. This position requires a responsible, caring, and patient person who loves working with people.

Community Living Centers Inc. provides support to adults that have developmental disabilities in a residential AFC environment. Our goal is to provide safe and comfortable homes that are welcomed in their communities.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for coordinating all medical and follow-up appointments and completing all required documentation.
• Provide direct hands-on care and assistance in daily living to individuals living within assigned Residential Group Home.
• Understand and execute the person-centered plan (PCP) and individual plan of service (IPOS).

GENERAL FUNCTIONS This position description is intended to be a general statement about this job and not to be considered as a detailed assignment.

SERVICE FUNCTIONS

• Maintain close contact with each resident regarding medical needs; is thoroughly knowledgeable of all medical conditions, medications, and maintains contact with all physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, etc.
• Attends all medical appointments with residents and completes all required paperwork.
• If there are two (2) appointments at the same time, the medical coordinator will ask for assistance from the Group Home Manager who will help coordinate the appointments.
• Checks in all medication for the group home to ensure that all medications have been delivered for all residents.
• Checks all medication sheets against residents physician prescriptions to ensure that all medication sheets match the prescription.
• Be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies and is expected to work evenings and weekend hours as needed or scheduled by Residential Group Home Manager.
• Attend Person Centered Planning meetings and provides information regarding the residents health status.
• Communicate with staff and outside agencies regarding the residents health status.
• Provide hands-on care and assistance to individuals we serve, including but not limited to: mobility, lifting, transferring, bathing, personal hygiene, and grooming, laundry, meal preparation, and mealtime assistance.
• Assist individuals we serve with activities in daily living, including but not limited to: household tasks, communication skills, and activities in the community.
• Assist in development of individuals social and recreational interests and skills through appropriate modeling and supportive activities.
• Pass medications in accordance with DOCEBO training and physicians orders.
• Cooperate with other Group Home staff to assist in meeting the needs of individuals in the Group Home.
• Transport individuals and drive agency vehicle as needed; however, if agency vehicle is not available, it is expected that transportation of the resident to an appointment will occur in staffs personal car.
• Assure basic cleanliness and care of agency vehicle.
• Responding to emergency situations and maintaining timely communication with the Group Home Manager, Directors, and co-workers.
• Will accurately and efficiently complete all assigned paperwork and maintain all residents medical files in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Maintain current knowledge of Employee Handbook.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by supervisor.
• Make regular reports to immediate supervisor concerning assignments.
• Participate in cooperative working relationships.

RECIPIENT/STAFF RIGHT FUNCTIONS

• Maintain current knowledge of and act in accordance with relevant recipient/staff right guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of recipient/staff information.
• Complete all Incident Reports by the end of shift and fax them to the appropriate agencies.
• Report any recipient rights complaints and problems to the Office of Recipients Rights and then to your supervisor.

HEALTH AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS

• Follow established safety, fire prevention, sanitation, and smoking regulations.
• Follow universal precautions and prevention and containment of communicable diseases.
• Follow and enforce proper lifting procedures.
• Use all equipment and supplies in a safe and efficient manner.

QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS

• Assist in meeting all established quality assurance standards.
• Make recommendations to enhance quality of services provided.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2-3 years Supervisory or Medical Coordinator experience in a Group Home setting.
• Experience: 2 years experience working in the mental health field.
• Certifications: Completion of all required CMH certifications and training for the counties of Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne in the State of Michigan.
• Duties: Able to perform all DSP/D/CW duties as needed.
• License: Must maintain a valid and current drivers license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• SKILLS
• Ability to read and write English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to document accurately and completely.
• Willingness and ability to work with vulnerable adults.
• Have a drivers license and a good driving record.
• Maintain insurance on their personal vehicles.
• PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Safely lifts and transfers person served weighing average of 150 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Pushes person in wheelchair weighing up to 250 pounds on a frequent basis, often for long distances.
• Frequently stoops, twists, bends, squats, and kneels.
• Lifts overhead.
• Frequently lifts supplies weighing 25 pounds.
• Frequently pushes/pulls medication and treatment carts, feels pulse rate, and hears and reads blood pressure.
• Understands and follows instructions.
• Needs to see and hear persons served, unusual occurrences in living environment of person served.
• Drives agency van with persons served as passengers; when the agency vehicle is not available, the medical coordinator will need to use their own vehicle.
• Negative TB Test.
• Satisfactory physical examination.
• OTHER
• Ability to work within the Mission of the agency.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal/abuse and Sex Offenders Registry checks.
• Other applicable background checks as required.
• Reliable ongoing personal transportation.