Medical Support Professional MSP

Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour

Gallagher Services supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living the life of their choice. They are supported in living working and being involved in the community as independently as possible.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Gallagher Services is currently seeking a Medical Support Professional (MSP) who will provides (physical social behavioral career and personal) to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) living and working in the community. The DSP ensures that human civil and legal rights of all people are protected by advocating teaching promoting dignity and reasonable risk and following mandatory reporting guidelines for the people supported quality living support (physical social behavioral career and personal) to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) living and working in the community.

Required schedule: Monday Friday 8a4p with minimum flexibility pending needs of scheduled main building onsite physician visitation.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advocate for people when assisting them with medical appointments.
Provide handson assistance during medical appointments hospital and ER visits etc. including
transferring ADLs assisting medical professionals during exams etc.
Ensure doctors orders and related paperwork is completed and clearly understood prior to leaving the
physicians office.
Relay all pertinent information/concerns/issues from appointments to Manager Supervisor and Nurse in
a timely manner. Coordinate with Nurse Manager and physicians office to ensure that new
prescriptions and refill medications are ordered and received within agency time frames.
Utilize the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) approach for prevention intervention teaching and
attending to behaviors.
Maintains knowledge of Nursing Plans of Care (NPOC) feeding protocols and safety practices and
procedures including universal precautions.
Utilize iCare Manager (Case Management Software) to document all relevant logs (incident reporting
daily log medical appointment records nursing reports and assessments medication errors etc.
Maintain individuals medical files
Conduct Medical Appointment Audits quarterly to ensure all medical appointments/procedures/age
related testing are completed as ordered by the physician.
Distribute medical records and nursing paperwork for the program to physicians offices nursing
agency Managers day programs and pharmacy.
Followup and obtain test and lab results/report findings to nursing agency.
Assist in charting filing coding and other record keeping tasks.
Maintain inventory record of individuals medical supplies; purchase medical supplies track orders and
submit invoices.
Process monthly cycle medications by reconciling prescription information against physicians order
forms pharmacy profile and Medication Administration Record.
Collect audit document and package all discontinued/expired medications for disposable according to
agency policy and procedure.
Liaison between the pharmacy and program.
Administer medications according to policies and procedures of Medication Technician Training
Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum and applicable regulations.
Follow appropriate handoff procedure. Follow emergency and oncall procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED Certification/Licensure.
Two years experience in personal care medical care or CNA.
Some experience in the ID/DD or related field preferred.
Medication Technician Training Program (MTTP)
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones
may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Write clearly and effectively for reports diaries and other written communication.
Prioritize tasks and to delegate activities as appropriate.
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a requirement.
Maintains a safe environment for individuals and coworkers.
Comfortable in an environment in which individuals cannot perform basic life duties.
Ability to relate to empathize with and show compassion for a variety of personalities.
Ability to act with discretion and professionalism in all situations.
Basic Windows PC web browsing (i.e. Chrome Internet Explorer etc. and Microsoft Office skills.
All Agency required trainings must be completed within three 3 months of employment: First
Aid/CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Mandt (Positive Behavioral Supports Training) Skills
Training DDA Core Training Choking and Dysphagia.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to lift at least 75 lbs.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work site to another.
Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and
communicate with others.
Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years
of age with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience and a valid drivers license issued by the state
of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede drivers ability
to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency and there must not be more than three 3 points on
their driving record.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the everchanging needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a traumainformed care organization that promotes a culture of safety empowerment healing and selfcare and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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