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Job Description
Client Medical Coordinator Community Living - 3.1 Renton, WA Job Details Full-time $24.56 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Passenger vehicle Phone communication Copy machines English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Computer skills Patient emergency assistance Client interaction via phone calls First aid and CPR Full Job Description Provide support and instruction to direct care staff to ensure that clients are properly supported. Coordinate client medical care with direct care staff, Program Support Coordinators and Client Financial Coordinators. Provide support to adults with developmental disabilities to live independently in the community. Support services are based upon individual needs, wants, and desires. Services are focused on maintaining health and safety while promoting independence and an increased quality of life through consistent instruction and support. 80%
CLIENT MEDICAL COORDINATION
Provide assistance to clients in obtaining health services Instruct, support, and monitor direct care staff regarding medically related interactions with clients. Instruct, support, and monitor direct care staff in methods, approaches and techniques in caring for clients related to medical. Maintain and update all master medical files on SharePoint and hardcopies. Provide Program Support Coordinator and/or Branch Director with written and/or verbal reports of health concerns and status of client per agency policy and procedure Provide the necessary information to direct service staff who will be accompanying clients to their medical appointments. Ensure that clients go to medical, dental, and mental health appointments prepared with pertinent medical information to ensure that the client's health is maintained. Document and communicate changes in client health status or medication to Program Support Coordinators. Provide ongoing support and training to direct care staff to continually improve the level of medical care provided to clients. Support clients to follow Health Professionals instructions, including any special dietary needs. Provide Nurse Delegated services in compliance with DDA Policy 6.19., if applicable. Effectively communicate medically related information, concerns, requests, delegation of assignments and expectations in a timely manner. Provide training and orientation for direct service staff in the areas of medication programs, personal care, and hygiene. Review client medical/dental summaries and provide written and/or verbal feedback, as necessary Recognize, document and follow-up on the health needs of clients in a timely manner. Provide medical/health updates to client's guardians. Order medications, medical supplies, and personal care supplies, as required. Schedule client appointments and effectively communicate to the client care team. Schedule and coordinate all transportation pertaining to medical appointments. Monitor maintenance of medical equipment. Follow-up on medical orders and appointments. 10%
CLIENT CARE COORDINATION
Effectively communicate information, concerns, requests, and expectations regarding clients in a timely manner. Initiate/coordinate communication with others involved with client care. Provide 24-hour emergency support to clients. Ensure that all DDA, RCS or other governmental reporting requirements are completed accurately and submitted within established time frames. Support and instruct clients in maintaining and developing relationships with family, friends, and community members, using skills in conflict resolution, bridge building and responsible community participation. Support clients to have power, control and ownership of their personal affairs and to make choices/decisions. Support and respect client's expressed preferences in following schedules and routines unless behavioral plan directs otherwise. 10% OTHER Keep Branch Director apprised of all beneficial and/or potentially detrimental situations affecting clients, employees, services, or compliance with regulatory documents. Develop and maintain checklist/tickler and/or other types of monitoring system for all programmatic WAC, contract, DDA Policy Directives and agency personnel policies and procedure requirements. Report and document all circumstances that suggest any health or safety risk to clients and/or employees. Acquire and maintain working knowledge (expertise) on a consistent basis to ensure that all personnel and program policies, procedures, amendments and WACs are properly followed and/or met. Ensure that the expectations of the Board of Directors expressed/identified in the Agency Philosophy Statement and Statement of Expected Performance Outcomes are met. Follow all established safety guidelines. Follow and document training and behavioral plans as directed by supervisor or consultant. Administer Fi rst Aid and CPR, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Possess a valid driver's license. Possess an insured and safe vehicle. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to pass a DSHS background check. Convictions will not necessarily disqualify you from employment. Factors such as age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be considered. Satisfactory motor vehicle report. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively under high stress/pressure situations. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. Ability to initiate independent and appropriate judgement and decisions.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Ability to frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine or printer. Ability to frequently communicate with employees, clients, providers, guardians, etc. through phone and/or email. Ability to occasionally reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds, possibly more with assistance. Ability to frequently operate a motor vehicle. Ability to perform CPR and First Aid, as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years' experience in direct delivery of support services and instructions to people with developmental disabilities, with a minimum of one year of this experience in a tenant support-like program. Supervisory experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is most often performed in an office environment, with a noise level that is typical of an office setting. The CMC may have frequent interruptions throughout the workday. This position has a high level of contact with staff, medical professionals, clients, and their families.
BENEFITS
The following benefits are available to all regular full-time employees (30 hours/week or more) Medical Dental Vision Life Employer Paid Life Aflac Personal Leave Sick Leave
