Medical Support Professional

Position Summary

The Medical Support Professional (MSP) is responsible for overseeing a variety of medical/dental and medication related activities for the residence under the oversight of the program nurse and program management. The Medical Support Professional schedules all medical/dental appointments in conjunction with the program nurse.

The Medical Support Professional is also available to serve as a DSP either part-time on a regular schedule or as needed depending upon total weekly MSP hours. This includes implementing person-centered services for each individual and ensuring implementation of the individuals services goals and outcomes in relation to program-based and community inclusion addition the Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for the individuals overall physical and emotional well-being.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position

• Conduct weekly inventory of all medication.
• Ensure that overnight AMAP is doing a weekly medication inventory.
• Check MARs daily for any missing signatures.
• Check bowel movement charts daily whether on paper or in Precision Care.
• Check finger stick charts according to schedule.
• Check that all controlled medications have a count sheet and are being signed and counted daily.
• Check MAR monthly for current prescriptions. There must be a copy of a prescription in the MAR book for each medication prescribed. Monthly prescriptions for controlled meds and six months for all other medications.
• Schedule all medical and dental appointments in conjunction with the program nurse.
• Prepare all monthly MAR sheets making sure all information including medication names dosages and times are correct.
• Make sure prescriptions have a drug specific sheet to match in the MAR.
• Make sure all discontinued medications have a d/c prescription to match.
• Attend all program medical meetings whether weekly or bi-weekly as per the residences schedule.
• Create a tracking system in conjunction with Coordinator of Health Services of medication inventory (medication inventory form).
• Create a tracking system in conjunction with Coordinator of Health Services for all medical appointments diagnostic and lab testing.
• Make sure all reports for labs or any other diagnostic testing is retrieved within two weeks.
• Make sure any MIPS forms if needed are completed and attached to CVS prior to the appointment.
• Ensure AMAPs are documenting bowel movements for any individuals who require bowel movement monitoring sheet.
• Ensure monthly inventory of all OTC medications is checked for quantity and expiration dates. All expired OTC medications must be properly disposed of immediately.
• In-service all new AMAP staff as suggested by the Program RN.
• Attend majority of medical appointments and advocate proactively for individuals.
• Inform the nurse and management immediately of any medication changes.
• Contact program nurse after each medical appointment to inform him/her of the outcome.
• Be responsible for the oversight of the AMAP communication book; ensure that all AMAPs are reading and signing any new entry that has been logged in the book.