Medical Support Professional

SUMMARY This position ensures that medical needs are met in a timely and respectful manner for the people we support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Assists in scheduling appointments for people supported.
Include the person supported as much as they are willing and able to participate.
Ensure medical needs are met, and that the people we support are treated in a respectful manner.
Keeps the parent/guardian and all HIT staff that need to know informed of upcoming medical procedures.
Ensure that people supported are transported safely to and from appointments and that appropriate vehicles are available at the time of the appointment.
Or that transit is scheduled appropriately.
Comforts/assists the person supported before/during/after the appointment.
Gathers appropriate information for appointments and assures that paperwork is filled out correctly and signed by the physician.
Ensures that a tracking system is established and always up to date, appointments are kept in Therap and distribute medical appointment schedules weekly to managers and program coordinators.
Administers prescribed medications as needed.
Orders various medical supplies and ensures supplies are adequate.
This position ensures that the individual’s medical needs are met in a timely and respectful manner.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two or more years related experience and/or training; pr equivalent combination of education and experience.