What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Specialist position at THE INSTITUTES OF APPLIED HUMAN DYN?
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Bronx - Bronx, NY
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Day
Description
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Medical Specialist is responsible for devoting his/her attention to the care and development of the people we support in one of the agency’s residential facilities. Interacts in a manner that fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence.
Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Makes medical appointments for individuals.
- Arranges and/or provides transportation to medical appointments for individuals.
- Upon returning from a medical appointment, checks to see if the resident has a medication order, new medication, or a future appointment.
- Ensures that medications are ordered, documented on the medication administration form, or discharged as ordered.
- Checks medication and medical supplies twice a week to ensure that a five-day supply of medications are on hand and that medical supplies are in sufficient quantity to support the medication program.
- Files resident medical records in accordance with agency policy.
- Document all activities in the electronic medical record system once you are trained.
- Escort the patients to and from the exam rooms and prepare them for the clinician’s visit.
- Report pertinent clinical findings to the nurse or clinician as indicated.
- Will be required to perform Direct Care duties as well.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
Required Skills:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Must be a driver and hold a current and clean New York State driver’s license
- Prior DSP, Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience is a plus
- Must be highly organized, able to work under pressure and multi-task
- Must be able to remain professional at all times
- Knowledge of policies and procedures of OPWDD, as well as all state and federal regulations as they apply to the care and treatment of the individuals
- Knowledge of active treatment programs as they relate to the individual
- AMAP certified or able to become certified within six months of hire
- SCIP certified or able to become certified within six months of hire
- CPR and First Aid certified or able to become certified within six months of hire
- Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)
SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time, Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm
Available Work Locations: Bronx, New York and Westchester County
Salary : $18
