What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Case Manager Counselor position at CP Unlimited?
CP Unlimited of Hudson Valley is currently seeking a Medical Case Manager Counselor to work in our Residential program to provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities assistance with all medical and dental appointments and to advocate for their health, welfare and safety.
Specific duties include:
- Schedules medical and/or dental appointments for people receiving services. Follow up on all recommendations (lab work, radiology, etc.) Ensures medical records are filed/scanned appropriately.
- Provides transportation for people receiving services for medical/dental appointments, urgent care, hospital and/or emergency room visits.
- Participates in chart reviews and follow up for internal surveys.
- Following visits ensures that new prescriptions for medications / treatments are communicated to the nurse and noted in the medication administration record.
- Facilitates process to ensure refills are processed to ensure medication supply is available. Reports any concerns/discrepancies to the MCMC coordinator and nurse.
Requirements of the position include:
- High School diploma and or GED equivalent
- Upon hire must have a valid NYS driver’s license and be within Agency Insurance guidelines
- Certifications required within 3 months of hire –AMAP and CPR / BLS
- Prior experience working with developmentally disabled individuals minimum of 2 years preferred
- Proficient with Smart phones (Apple), Microsoft office and able to learning new software applications
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the Putnam and Duchess county area.
- Ability to work flexible hours and/or days
- CP Unlimited values and supports its employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package for full time and some part time positions, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, vacation, personal and sick time, tuition reimbursement and pension plan.
- CP Unlimited invests in its staff over the long term and strives to provide opportunities for professional growth within the agency. The organization always has an eye to the future, exploring ways to improve and expand its services.
Apply and reap the rewards!
CP Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer
