Medical Coordinator - Social Services

About the position

The Medical Coordinator is a vital team member. This role is crucial for providing high-quality, organized, and patient-centered healthcare services while supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Dungarvin's services. Most importantly, the MC is crucial to the well-being of the people we serve. If you have experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), this role would be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday in Olympia/Lacey.
• Maintain Medical Records: Ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Appointment Management: Review medical appointment summary forms and take proactive follow-up actions, including scheduling appointments, reviewing upcoming appointments, and developing a monitoring tracker. Provide assistance during medical appointments as needed.
• Medication Oversight: Thoroughly review new or changed medications in accordance with policies.
• Communication and Coordination: Communicate effectively with the Nursing Department, DDA, Pharmacy, and medical professionals. Collaborate with the Program Coordinator for timely updates to individual medical documentation.
• Health Monitoring: Monitor health trends, promptly report concerns or changes to the Program Coordinator for collaborative planning and make recommendations based on observed trends.
• Training and Development: Develop and implement training for DSPs/caregivers in medical-related areas and conduct re-training sessions as needed.
• Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to medical needs, guidelines, laws, etc. in the supported living field.
• Participation in Meetings/Trainings: Participate in meetings, trainings, and client assessments to provide guidance on medical-related matters.
• Abuse/Neglect Reporting: Adhere to guidelines and promptly report suspicions of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Medical Tracking: Update and maintain accurate medical tracking information.
• Flexibility and Additional Responsibilities: Perform other assigned duties to contribute to overall role effectiveness.

Requirements

• High School equivalent and 2 years medically based field experience; or
• Associates Degree and 1-year field experience; or
• Certified Medical Assistant License (CMA) and 1-year field experience; or
• Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA) and 1-year field experience;
• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Committed to continuous improvement, communication and collaboration
• 18 years or older

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- early pay access
• PAID training and orientation