Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.·Brentwood, New York
The Medical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and coordinating medical and psychiatric services for adults with developmental disabilities. They ensure all necessary documentation is processed and maintain medication inventories to support personal outcomes.
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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.
The Medical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating medical and psychiatric services for our adults with developmental disabilities along with supporting them in order to help achieve their personal outcomes. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that the rights, health, safety and personal outcomes of the people living in the residence are supported at all times.
Coordinates and schedules all medical and psychiatric services for those we support including, but not limited to routine care, follow up care, and emergency care.
Confirms location of appointment, obtains vehicle for appointment, obtains directions to appointment and allows ample time for timely arrival at appointment.
Ensures that all needed information for successful completion of the appointment is in hand prior to leaving for appointment (i.e., consultation form, medical book, nurses notes, etc.).
Obtains completed consultation form and needed scripts from the physician prior to leaving appointment.
Gives full attention to what medical professionals are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reviews medical appointment calendar on a daily basis to see what appointments are scheduled for the day.
Completes proper documentation of treatment and ensures this is communicated to all appropriate team members.
Maintains medication inventory and ensures medications are ordered as needed.
Sets up and manages paper or electronic filing systems/databases, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, correspondence, or other material.
Operates electronic systems and coordinates the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Performs other duties as assigned Responsibilities of All FREE Employees
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations. Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you have any questions or would like to view the affirmative action plan, please visit our website www.familyres.org
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience providing services to individuals with disabilities. A valid driver's license is required, and AMAP certification must be obtained within 120 days.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
Medical Coordinator OPWDD- Housing Services
Medical Coordinator OPWDD- Housing Services
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