Medical Coordinator

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Position Description: Medical Coordinator
FSLA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director/Registered Nurse
Created: September 28, 2020

Job Summary


The Medical Program Coordinator is responsible for providing clinical consultation to the program staff regarding the needs of the individuals served.

Essential Job Functions

• Keep staff well informed regarding health related problems of the individual served; discussing reasons for treatments, medications, etc. with the appropriate parties.
• Maintain an open relationship between self and all other staff members.
• In-service staff on medically-related issues as required.
• Ensure that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed per federal, state and agency requirements.
• Be available to assist program staff as needed.
• Conduct monthly home visits to review medical documentation and complete sample of medication passes.
• Conduct monthly chart audit for issues with follow up.
• Process cycle fill medications monthly.
• Order medications and check for accuracy.
• Manage pharmacy issues.
• Review Medication Reports (MAR) monthly

Physical Requirements

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
• Constantly alert and observant during working hours
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

Special Requirements

• May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.
• Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
• Must be able to prioritize work tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Will supervise

Employment Variables

• Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• May be asked to work some evenings when required.

Working Environment


May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.