Medical Care Worker

IRI Innovative Resources for Independence Inc • Elmont, NY • 4h ago

The Medical Care Worker is responsible for the day to day management of medical/clinical services provided to the residents within residences operated by Independence Residences, Inc. The MCW is also responsible for the provision of direct support services to the residents as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend monthly staff meetings, IDT and MCW Meetings as required. Report upcoming MARs at least 3 days and print. Follow policies and procedures set forth in the residential policy and procedure manual. Maintain a current and up to date medical appointment calendar in the residential facility. Ensure all upcoming and scheduled appointments are logged immediately on the appointment calendar. And report all psychotropic changes to ABS. Schedule and track all medical appointments including follow-ups as needed or recommended within designated time frame. Keep van clean after use and report issues immediately to supervisor. Accompany individual(s) to and from appointments unless otherwise instructed. Advocate and act as a liaison while in the community. Prepare clinic forms and attach all medical information prior to the appointment (e.g. appointment card, lab results, and copy of previous clinic form, Medicaid card etc.). Information should be prepared minimally one day in advance. Review clinic forms prior to leaving the clinic/service provider to ensure the doctors recommendation/order is clearly written, and all prescriptions include start and stop dates. Communicate medical findings in an informative, professional manner (e.g. report results to Program Management, and RN). And submit Dr orders to RN for review, then PCP then take to pharmacy Submit clinic visit forms copy to day programs. Communicate all pertinent medical documentation in the communication log. Do weekly medications check of all medications weekly and document.

Essential physical functions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee is required to drive. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required INNOVATIVE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE

to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Computer Medical Care Worker must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs Office Equipment Medical Care Worker are required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment. Driving - Medical Care Worker must be able to operate Agency vehicles to transport the participants of the program to different appointments, events and activities. In addition, having and keeping a valid NYS Drivers License at least one year with less than six (6) points in the past three (3) years is a requirement for this position. Communication - Medical Care Worker need to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language Writing - Medical Care Worker must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. Lifting - Medical Care Worker may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs. Push/Pull - Medical Care Worker may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: Two Years working in a Human Services field, with at least one of these in an OPWDD setting. Experience in the Medical/Nursing field. Valid NYS Drivers License. Valid First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R, AMAP Certifications.

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