Medical Coordinator LPN (FT)

Ardmore, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2023
Description/Job Summary
The Medical Coordinator is an LPN who works in conjunction with the program RN, where applicable, and site supervisors to assist in the coordination of the healthcare services for the program consumers. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Pay: $29.83

Responsibilities/Duties
Essential Duties and Functions

Healthcare Services
  • Accompanies staff at medical appointments to educate on reason for visit and to clarify orders as written by healthcare provider as necessary. 
  • Coordinates with hospital case management and assures information is shared, where applicable. 
  • Coordinates a team meeting with hospital case management within 24 hours of a consumers’ admission to ensure information regarding the consumer is shared with all relevant providers, maintains regulars contact (in person and by phone) during hospitalization, and coordinates and attends discharge planning meetings where applicable. 
  • Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and in case conferences to provide information pertaining to the healthcare of program consumers.
  • Partners with the Program Director/RN, and members of the consumers’ team to ensure that efforts are made to have documented information on file for Durable Health Power of Attorney/ Advanced Directives as appropriate. 
  • Coordinates with staff to ensure that all annual appointments and documentation are completed as required.

Medical Protocol, Documentation and Compliance
  • Reviews consumer medical books on a quarterly basis to ensure that proper healthcare documentation is in accordance with DPW Regulations. 
  • In conjunction with the Program Director/RN, assists in the development, training, implementation and follow up for medical protocols to best support program consumers. 
  • Acts as a medication administration trainer and ensures that all program staff are current in their annual training and practicum. 
  • Maintains a system to ensure that all consumers are compliant with annual healthcare appointments and notifies Program Director/RN of any compliance concerns.

Administration
  • Schedules initial and follow up appointments, and completes corresponding appointment consult paperwork. 
  • Ensures that all healthcare releases and consent forms are accurately completed and current to ensure the continuity of care for consumers. 
  • Tracks and notifies Program Director/RN of consumer refusal of appointments or any other challenges. 
  • Maintains Lifetime History record for all consumers and updates annually. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience
  • 1 year of experience coordinating healthcare services for program consumers, experience and knowledge of DPW-IDD licensing requirements preferred. 
  • Experience working in the mental health, behavioral or IDD system is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written and computer experience required. 
  • Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.
  • Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable.

Required Education
LPN Certification required

Required Qualifications
LPN Certification required

Program Summary
Residential Service System (RSS) provides supervised living (CLA) and supported living (SLA), shared housing, individual homeownership, education, training, and clinical treatment services for men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Montgomery County.

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.

RHD employees and programs in the City of Philadelphia are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate. Revised PDPH guidance allows for new hires to be partially vaccinated at the time of hire. This means they have received at least one shot in a two-dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. The final dose must be received within 8 weeks of hire (start date).  This currently does not include boosters.

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