What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Case Worker position at Maryhaven?
Monday through Friday 6 am - 2pm.
At Maryhaven, we support people living with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues by assisting each person to reach their highest potential while promoting individuality, independence and integration into the community. This is accomplished through residential, day habilitation and vocational programs with varying degrees of support. With compassion and sincerity, our mission is to enrich the lives of people with special needs.
As a part of our team, you will make a real difference working with adults with special needs. We offer specialized training, educational assistance, growth opportunity, and more—everything you need to succeed!
Experience/Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma/GED)
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- special needs population: 1 year (Required)
Job Summary:
Medical Caseworker's monitor and access services to meet the medical needs of residents through community resources.
- Transports and accompanies adults with special needs on medical visits. Provides and returns documentation for filing to residence. Communicates with manager/supervisor regarding resident’s medical status.
- Maintains positive communication with medical/day providers and families. Provides accurate information to providers regarding health needs of the residents.
- Ensures that medical documentation is accurate, complete and follow-up is done as necessary (i.e. medical visit forms).
- Maintains knowledge of consumer medical insurance. Ensures that proper billing information is provided at each medical visit.
- Maintains appointment calendars at each assigned residence, with copies to assigned RN and Medical Case Worker Supervisor.
- Schedules and follows-up on consumer medical appointments as dictated by health needs, physician recommendations and program policies.
- Provides staffing coverage in residence for those consumers unable to attend day programming.
We offer the following benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- PAID TRAINING
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the job description as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $19
