Medical Support Professional

Medical Support Professional

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Description

The Medical Support Professional (MSP) is responsible for overseeing a variety of medical/dental and medication related activities for the residence, under the oversight of the program nurse and program management. The Medical Support Professional schedules all medical/dental appointments in conjunction with the program nurse.

The Medical Support Professional is also available to serve as a DSP, either part-time on a regular schedule or as needed, depending upon total weekly MSP hours. This includes implementing person-centered services for each individual and ensuring implementation of the individuals services, goals and outcomes in relation to program-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for the individuals overall physical and emotional well-being.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

• Conduct weekly inventory of all medication.
• Ensure that overnight AMAP is doing a weekly medication inventory.
• Check MAR’s daily for any missing signatures.
• Check bowel movement charts daily, whether on paper or in Precision Care.
• Check finger stick charts according to schedule.
• Check that all controlled medications have a count sheet and are being signed and counted daily.
• Check MAR monthly for current prescriptions. There must be a copy of a prescription in the MAR book for each medication prescribed. Monthly prescriptions for controlled meds and six months for all other medications.
• Schedule all medical and dental appointments in conjunction with the program nurse.
• Prepare all monthly MAR sheets making sure all information, including medication names, dosages and times are correct.
• Make sure prescriptions have a drug specific sheet to match in the MAR.
• Make sure all discontinued medications have a d/c prescription to match.
• Attend all program medical meetings, whether weekly or bi-weekly as per the residence’s schedule.
• Create a tracking system in conjunction with Coordinator of Health Services of medication inventory (medication inventory form).
• Create a tracking system in conjunction with Coordinator of Health Services for all medical appointments, diagnostic and lab testing.
• Make sure all reports for labs or any other diagnostic testing is retrieved within two weeks.
• Make sure any MIPS forms, if needed, are completed, and attached to CVS prior to the appointment.
• Ensure AMAP’s are documenting bowel movements for any individual’s who require bowel movement monitoring sheet.
• Ensure monthly inventory of all OTC medications is checked for quantity and expiration dates. All expired OTC medications must be properly disposed of immediately.
• In-service all new AMAP staff as suggested by the Program RN.
• Attend majority of medical appointments and advocate proactively for individuals.
• Inform the nurse and management immediately of any medication changes.
• Contact program nurse after each medical appointment to inform him/her of the outcome.
• Be responsible for the oversight of the AMAP communication book; ensure that all AMAP’s are reading and signing any new entry that has been logged in the book.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, CAN (Certified Nursing Assistant certification) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited public or private organization.
• Two years or more work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written, communication and mathematical skills.
• Valid NYS driver license preferred but not required.
• A flexible work schedule.

Benefits

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

Heart Share is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves.