What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Liaison to Supported Living position at Opportunity Enterprises Inc?
The Medial Liaison coordinates all aspects of participant’s medical care, transports and accompanies participants to medical appointments, passes medications and writes monthly health summaries.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and transport clients to medical appointments, emergency room and therapies
- Obtain client specimens and take to laboratories
- Coordinate direct care staff to run appointments when multiple appointments occur at conflicting times
- Schedule all medical routine appointments, follow-up appointments and as-needed appointments
- Ensure all necessary paperwork and documentation gets completed, processed and relayed to the appropriate staff: i.e., QIDP, nurse and staff
- Be the liaison for Nursing needs and Supported Living’s needs for communication regarding client’s medical care
- Aid with receiving medications from our pharmacy and checking them into our system for accuracy
- Assist in desensitization of clients attending medical appointments
- Pass medications on an emergency or as needed basis
- Other duties as requested by the Director of Nursing
PHYSICAL TASKS
- Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Prolonged periods of sitting
REQUIRED SKILLS/ ABILITIES
- Employee must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Good organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to transport clients in your own vehicle
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have high school diploma/GED
- Experience with Developmentally Disabled individuals preferred
Benefits to all Employees:
- Accrued Time Off
- Partial Holiday Pay
- Partial Paid Birthday off!
- Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
- Employee referral program
- Pay On Demand Option (UKG Wallet)
- FSA accounts
- Paid Mileage
- Employee recognition events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Extensive training
- Flexible Hours
- CPR/First Aid training
Additional Benefits to Full-Time Employees:
- 401K w/ 5% company matching
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid day off on Birthday!
• PTO• Pay On Demand Option (UKG Wallet)
- HSA Accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Casual Fridays
- Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)
About Opportunity Enterprises
Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development. We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow.
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