Medical Services Associate

Medical Services Associate

Job Description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Area Director, provides assistance to individuals supported by Apace by identifying, scheduling, and attending physical, mental, or behavioral health appointments.
• Ensures accurate record-keeping and effective communication with providers, Apace staff, family, and/or guardians to ensure healthcare needs are met.

Schedule:

• Full-time position based on a 40-hour workweek, Monday - Friday.
• Apace offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, paid sick and vacation leave, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates good communication with the individual, family, employer, service provider, and others involved in the individual's life.
• Provides transportation and attends to medical, dental, psychological, and psychiatric needs by identifying those needs, making referrals, and scheduling appointments.
• Acts as an attendant and ensures the safe operation of the vehicle and the safety of the person supported.
• Accompanies the person as needed to work cooperatively with the practitioner and request the most comprehensive and least restrictive treatment.
• Documents all significant medical or health information by maintaining a unit file to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the individual's progress and needs.
• Provides training and assistance in daily living needs as directed by the individual's program planning team.
• May serve as a member of the Individual Support Planning Team and/or Behavioral Intervention Team.
• Attends staff meetings, in-service programs, and training conferences to maintain awareness of policies and procedures and improve job performance.
• Performs duties after hours or on weekends as needed to attend to individual emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Skills in oral and written communications, as well as considerable skill in operating personal computers.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software products such as Outlook, Word, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with persons served, families, staff, and other agencies.
• Ability to organize and attend to details accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to make adjustments in medical/health matters, independently evaluate situations, and make decisions regarding the need for treatment or re-evaluation.
• Lifting may be required at the service location. If lifting or other adaptive equipment is available, it MUST be used.
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening and randomized drug screenings throughout employment.
• At least one year of experience in the field of human services.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid CNA certification preferred.
• At least one year of experience in the healthcare field, or related industry preferred.

Compensation:

• $19.23 - $19.82 Hourly Wage