What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Liaison position at CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi?
Job Title: Medical Liaison – Full-Time Residential
Location: Jefferson Road IRA Rochester, 14534
Salary: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour commensurate with experience
** This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment; 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($250) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment. **
Employment: Full-time 40-hour work week. Mon-Fri 8am – 4:30pm
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience in working with special needs population desirable.
- Must have a clean, valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Must complete AMAP training and maintain annual certification.
- Ability to complete required training classes.
- Must be certified in First Aid and CPR, and maintain certifications as required.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and prioritize in medical/health/safety situations.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise prudent judgment specifically with regards to medical/health/safety issues.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication.
- Demonstrated effective listening skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work and work independently.
Summary/Objective: To ensure all individual medical and health needs are addressed promptly under the clinical direction of the Registered Nurse, focusing on fulfilling the CP Rochester Mission, Vision and Values and providing services meet or exceed the goals of the individual, department and the agency. Serves as a liaison between CP Rochester and external service providers.
Essential Functions
- Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program employees and community resources.
- Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
- Provides evaluation of Individual’s illness or injury and consults with the Registered Nurse for follow up.
- Schedules, transports and accompanies Individuals, with all appropriate medical information to all routine medical, psychological, therapy, interim or emergency appointments as assigned and acts under the direction of the RN.
- Communicates all appropriate information to residential RN, service providers, families, Individuals and service coordinator.
- Ensures all medications, treatments, first aid supplies, and adaptive equipment are available and are administered as prescribed and are maintained within expiration dates.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments to Individuals.
- Reviews Medication Administration Records weekly as assigned by the RN and brings any issues to the attention of the RN in a timely fashion, specifically those concerning frequent use of prn medication and inappropriate medication practices.
- Inventories medical supplies, prescriptions, and treatments weekly.
- Ensures that accurate weights and vital statistics, as indicated in the Individual’s care plan, are obtained for each Individual and documented.
- Performs all direct care services for residents when needed
- Secures documentation of all appointments on the appropriate form. Completes related documentation and communication as assigned.
- Implements treatment plan and regimens as prescribed by the physician or health care provider.
- Reviews and implements actions required in team/nursing notes.
- Monitors and assures that established infection control procedures are followed.
- Acts as a participating member of all Individual program-planning teams.
- Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned by the RN.
- Documents medical information as defined by agency, regulatory bodies, and standards of care.
- Achieves program or department goals by performing other responsibilities as required.
- Maintains necessary documentation and reports as required and per agency policies.
- Participates in conferences, workshops and regular and mandatory training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
- Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
Competency Requirements
- Individual/Client Focus
- Ethical Conduct
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Teamwork Orientation
- Communication Proficiency
Supervisory Responsibility: None.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment: This job operates in a residential setting.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. See attached physical limitations.
Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, but employee may be expected to work at any of the residential houses.
Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to:
- Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- 17 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Additional Insurance Offerings – Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
- Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
- Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.
EEO Statement: The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Salary : $19 - $21
