What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Appointment Personnel- 163 Riverdale (Brooklyn| 40hrs./wk.| Morning) position at The New York Foundling?
Overview
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services�core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.Responsible for the coordination, advocacy and follow-up of individual�s medical care also responsible for the organization and maintenance of all medical documents and medical appointments. Will also provide direct care support, supervision and assistance to individuals in Residential Program with daily living and community integration. Communicates with outside service providers and advocate for quality treatment. Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-3p (Tuesday 8a-4) Salary: $17.66 per hour -$18.96 per hourResponsibilities
DUTIES: day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Coordinate, transport and attend all medical care appointments for individuals residing in assigned residence(s) in a safe and timely manner. • Communicate and advocate with medical care providers, nurses, clinical, management and program staff in regards to residents medical treatment plans. • Update all medical books/documentation as necessary and communicate all changes to appropriate persons as required.• Administer medications and document books/logs accurately and in a neat and timely manner.
Mon-Fri 7a-3p (Tuesday 8a-4)
Qualifications
Education RequiredYes
DegreeHS Graduate or Equivalent, LPN diploma
MajorCounseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field
License/Certification RequiredDriver's License
Salary : $18 - $19
