Medical Support Professional

Description

Job title

Medical Support Professional

Reports to

Program Director

Position Summary

The Medical Professional provides support related to medical management for the residents in the program and will report to the Program Director. The MSP will ensure continuity of care of the residents in conjunction with the Program Director, the Residential Manager, the Lead Direct Support Staff and staff. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Work with residents to prepare them for upcoming appointments and ensure that the necessary documents required for a successful completion of the appointments are prepared
• Coordination of medication and escalation of errors as required
• Participate in the weekly medical care meetings and present concerns, referrals and observations at the meeting.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing regulation requirements
• In consultation with the Residential Manager and Lead DSP, provide in-service training to team members and residents on directions of newly prescribed medication regimen according to prescribing doctor's order
• Assist participants with ADLs as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A minimum of two (2) years' experience in either Medical Care Coordination, Home Health Aide Services or Medical Assistance, plus a High School Diploma/GED may substitute for an Associate Degree.

Excellent Communication skills (written and oral) including interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of individuals and communicate professionally with outside agencies

Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects

Demonstrate good problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Must possess a current valid State Driver's License

Must be 21 years or older

Working conditions

This position might require the Medical Professional to work on times and days that are not his/her typical work schedule. This position requires the Medical Support Professional to take phone calls during times and days that he/she is not typically scheduled to work. This position will require the transportation of residents and professional interactions by phone, email and in person contact with various health and mental health providers and agencies.

Requirements

Physical requirements

Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their duties.

Subject to participant's periodic behaviors.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Program Director

*Sign on Bonus - For the Medical Support Professional position, a $1500 sign on bonus is offered but to be paid after successful completion of 90 days employment*

COVID-19 Mandate notice - If the position being applied to reports out of Philadelphia PA:

RHD employees working in programs within the City of Philadelphia are required to provide proof of Covid vaccination. If not fully vaccinated, they must receive at least one shot in a two -dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. Final doses must be received within 8 weeks of hire.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.