Medical Appointment Coordinator and Driver

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Schedule medical appointments
•    Transport, accompany and support individuals in ICF-MR and PLF programs to all medical appointments
•    Prepare all paperwork related to medical appointments, including lab results, referrals and insurance documents
•    Knowledge of purpose of medical appointments
•    Knowledge of individual Behavior Plans to assist and support individual during medical appointment
•    General knowledge of individual’s lifetime medical history to communicate to health care provider 
•    Documentation of follow-up appointments and re-calls
•    Inform Nursing staff of medical changes, new orders and results of medical appointments
•    Prepare weekly medical appointment schedule and distribute to appropriate parties
•    File all medical, nursing and health care documents as directed
•    Maintain confidentiality of individual’s medical records and personal information
•    Complete 24 hours of in-service annually
•    Ensures compliance with regulatory standards as they relate to specific program areas, such as licensing regulations and current policy
•    Consistently demonstrates good judgment and decisions regarding health concerns
•    Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of all personnel
•    Demonstrate an ability to be flexible and deviate from the routine, according to the needs of the program
•    Will perform other duties as directed by Administrator, Program Director and Director of Residential Operations
•    Maintain a clean and professional appearance
•    Report for duty on time as scheduled

CONTACTS:
•    Individuals, staff members, families, health care providers and disciplines, other agency and community contacts
QUALIFICATIONS:
•    High School graduate with medical and developmental disabilities experience preferred
•    Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
•    Current PA driver’s license
•    Clearances:  Physical, PA. State Police, Child Abuse and FBI (if applicable)
•    Physical ability for prolonged standing, lifting and walking.  No lifting restrictions.
•    Basic computer skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:
•    Ability to work in a variety of settings and environments, moderate exposure to adverse weather conditions
•    Fixed hours with occasional flexible hours

HAZARDS:
•    Bloodborne pathogen exposure risk:  High
•    Exposure to hazardous materials:  Low
•    Heavy Equipment:  No

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position.  This shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.  Management reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary without prior notification.