Are you passionate about supporting individuals in their healthcare journeys? We are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Services Coordinator to join our team at Aspire Residential Services. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our clients receive the best possible care by coordinating and providing transportation to their healthcare appointments. You'll act as a healthcare advocate, assist with scheduling, and ensure compliance with state regulations and clinical best practices.
Position Summary:
Provides coordination of and transportation to healthcare appointments for persons using Aspire Residential services.
Position Responsibilities: Liaison for healthcare services to individuals. Coordinate healthcare services to ensure routine and follow up appointments are completed according to IL DHS requirements and best practice clinical standards Assist individuals with scheduling healthcare appointments Provide transportation to healthcare appointments Act as healthcare advocate during medical appointments Complete healthcare appointment documentation within one business day Complete assigned quality reviews of residential medication storage, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and assess medication re-order needs Communicates quality review and medication re-order needs status to the RN Trainer, Life Consultant. Assist with the pick-up / drop off of prescriptions from the pharmacy and the delivery of medication to residential sites as required Assists in the pick-up of medical supplies from distributors and delivery of medical supplies to residential sites as required. Maintain monthly calendar for all medical appointments Educate, promote and provide support to individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices, as referenced in the DSP health and safety and health and nutrition training curriculums and/or service plans. Identify and utilize effective advocacy strategies to overcome the diverse challenges facing individuals, i.e., human rights, legal, administrative and financial. Maintain the Health Record for all persons who use residential services Attend department meetings. Maintain current required training including certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic First Aid (FA) Maintain Authorized Direct Support Person status for all residential individuals The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer's business needs Reporting to this Position: None
Requirements
Required Education & Experience: High School diploma or GED 1 year experience as IL DHS Direct Support Person Additional Licensing/Certifications: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Computer skills necessary to maintain communication and Electronic Health Record Attention to detail, good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and training skills Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Certified Nursing Assistant Aspire's priority is keeping our team members and participants healthy and safe. PPE is provided and regular cleaning and disinfecting regiments are followed to maintain a safe work and living environment. Hand sanitizer is available throughout our facilities.
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