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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. 

We are seeking a Medical Coordinator in Brooklyn, NY! The Medical Coordinator will plan, track, monitor and ensure that all clients’ needs are being met within appropriate time frames. Primary responsibilities include the scheduling of all annual, follow-up, and emergency medical appointments. These include communicating with medical professional staff, program specialists, supervisors and program directors. 

Starting pay is $19.00/hour 

Responsibilities

• Schedule all client medical appointments to state mandated licensing regulations
• Observe and monitor the client’s status through paperwork and follow-up appointments
• Observe and track clients' physical care including, but not limited to annual and emergency appointments
• Provide accurate, timely, and consistent documentation of client medical appointments in the appropriate records
• Attend all pertinent medical appointments that need to be addressed more clearly and precise to achieve the best results for the individual
• Communicate with supervisors, co-workers and medical professionals’ regarding clients’ status
• Work closely with RN for clinical instruction 
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• AMAP Certified or attend AMAP training to administer medication 
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resume to:  Resumes-BR@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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