Healthcare Coordinator
Healthcare Coordinator
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Job Description
The Healthcare Coordinator assists the Nursing department with the coordination of individual healthcare needs and support systems that provide consistent timely and appropriate medical care. The Healthcare Coordinator is not a licensed medical person is not permitted to provide medical advice and will act as a liaison and support to the Dungarvin Colorado Nursing Department.
Responsibilities Include:
- Review incoming consultation forms after the completion of each appointment. Assure any changes or follow up orders are completed and documented in the health tracking modules and case notes.
- Monitor the scheduling of appointments in various systems and notify the Program Director and Nurse of any missing appointments or changes to scheduled medical appointments per the Consultation form.
- Assist in the completion of quarterly Healthcare Coordinator Report for individuals as assigned by the Nurse.
- Verify and update the medication administration records with current medication orders as needed.
- Communicate via email to the appropriate staff (e.g. Nurse Program Director Residential Coordinator) to inform them of new medications.
- Fax or scan copies of scripts that show new medications as needed.
- Inform the Nurse and Program Director immediately when a change in medical condition or medical information is received.
- Enter medication and healthcare related data into systems as assigned.
- Monitor and assure that any changes ordered by medical professionals documented.
- Contact Independent Contractors monthly as needed to verify medical information.
- Monitor all incoming paperwork and documentation for the Nursing department and assure it is given to the appropriate person.
- Assure filing is current by filing all individual medical and health related documentation in the designated file within assigned timeframes as requested.
- The Health Support Coordinator will serve as a direct contact/resource person for staff and independent contractors. The Healthcare Coordinator is not a licensed medical person and can only work as a liaison between the nurse the staff and independent contractors.
- Assist with the ordering and distributing of nonroutine medications or new orders as requested by the Nurse.
- Assist and coordinate with the pharmacy delivery of individuals medications.
- Assist the Nursing department in ordering and obtaining needed medical equipment when requested.
- Order new supplies as needed.
- Keep file cabinets stocked with necessary forms.
- Monitor medication counts monthly and inform PD and/or Nurse of any discrepancies including missed signatures or counts.
- Participate in monthly Nursing department meetings and other meetings as assigned..
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED Certificate
- 2 years of experience in the field of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Education training and / or experience in a related area preferred.
- Must possess the ability to make sound judgments
- Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in services
- Ability to assist in maintaining efficient office operations
- Possess skills in the area of financial management and/or scheduling
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint as well as general office technologies.
- Personal qualities should include confidence flexibility selfdirectedness and the ability to maturely deal with unexpected demands and incidents.
Additional Information :
Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together were working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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03/19
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
