Job Description
Benefits:
Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status
Position Description: Medical Program Coordinator Kentucky
FSLA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director or Area Supervisor
Job Summary
The Medical Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the healthcare-related needs of individuals receiving services. The position works closely with individuals served, families/guardians, direct support professionals, program leadership, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care and accurate health-related documentation.
Essential Job Functions
Qualifications and Experience
Physical Requirements
Special Requirements
Supervisor Requirements
Employment Variables
Working Environment
May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status
Position Description: Medical Program Coordinator Kentucky
FSLA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director or Area Supervisor
Job Summary
The Medical Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the healthcare-related needs of individuals receiving services. The position works closely with individuals served, families/guardians, direct support professionals, program leadership, pharmacies, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care and accurate health-related documentation.
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 samples of medication passes.
- Conduct monthly chart audits for issues with follow up.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and care coordinators to input recent data and update the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST).
- Complete cycle fill(s) medications monthly.
- Order medications and check for accuracy.
- Manage pharmacy issues.
- Review Medication Reports (MAR) monthly
Qualifications and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or coursework in healthcare, human services, social services, medical administration, or a related field preferred.
- At least two years of experience in developmental disabilities, residential services, medical coordination, or a related human-services setting preferred.
- Experience coordinating medical appointments, maintaining health records, communicating with healthcare providers, or supporting medication-management systems preferred.
- Ability to successfully complete all required medication administration, health and safety, CPR/First Aid, infection control, and agency-specific training within required timeframes.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable state waiver requirements, agency policies and procedures, person-centered practices, and documentation requirements.
- Ability to maintain and review health-related records, including physician orders, medication administration records (MAR/eMAR), appointment documentation, medication lists, pharmacy information, and follow-up recommendations.
- Ability to coordinate routine, specialty, dental, vision, laboratory, and other healthcare appointments and ensure required follow-up documentation is obtained.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records, track appointments and follow-up needs, meet deadlines, and communicate identified concerns promptly.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to utilize electronic health records, medication administration systems, email, and other agency-required documentation platforms.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, agency confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, attention to detail, sound judgment, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
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
Special Requirements
- May be required to attend seminars 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.
Supervisor Requirements
- Will Supervise
Employment Variables
- Must meet agency requirements regarding background checks, abuse/neglect registry checks, drug screening, driving record, and other pre-employment requirements, as applicable.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
- May be asked to work some evenings and weekends when required.
Working Environment
May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bowling Green, KY |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1959 |
| Website | http://www.evergreenls.org |
About Company
Our mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with disabilities.
Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve nearly 1,300 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.
Serve
- Support individuals with disabilities physically, emotionally and spiritually.
- Help them find self-worth and abilities.
- Teach basic life and social skills, job and financial training and more.
Provide
- Quality care for medical and behavioral needs.
- Opportunities for meaningful employment.
- An independent and abundant life.
- A place they can call home.
- Love, acceptance, value and friendship.
Champion
- Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
- Help society understand disabilities and how they can help.
- Support individuals in making their dreams a reality.
Skills
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