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About the Role

The Medical Support Professional (MSP) oversees medical and medication-related activities for the residence, under the guidance of the program nurse and management. This role involves scheduling medical appointments and potentially serving as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to implement person-centered services and ensure individual well-being.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly inventory of all medication.
• Ensure overnight AMAP performs weekly medication inventory.
• Check MARs daily for missing signatures.
• Check bowel movement charts daily.
• Check finger stick charts according to schedule.
• Verify controlled medications have a count sheet and are signed and counted daily.
• Check MAR monthly for current prescriptions.
• Ensure prescriptions have corresponding drug-specific sheets.
• Verify discontinued medications have a d/c prescription.
• Attend program medical meetings.
• Create a tracking system for medication inventory.
• Create a tracking system for medical appointments, diagnostic, and lab testing.
• Retrieve reports for labs or diagnostic testing within two weeks.
• Complete and attach MIPS forms prior to appointments if needed.
• Ensure AMAPs document bowel movements for individuals requiring monitoring.
• Check monthly inventory of OTC medications for quantity and expiration dates.
• Properly dispose of expired OTC medications immediately.
• In-service new AMAP staff as suggested by the Program RN.
• Attend the majority of medical appointments and advocate proactively for individuals.
• Inform the nurse and management immediately of any medication changes.
• Contact the program nurse after each medical appointment to report the outcome.
• Oversee the AMAP communication book, ensuring entries are read and signed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, CNA certification, or DSP certificate from an accredited organization.
• Two or more years of work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Valid NYS driver license required.
• A flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Medical/dental appointment scheduling
• Medication administration oversight
• Inventory management
• Documentation
• Communication
• Advocacy
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) services

Location

• Far Rockaway, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

Experience Level

• 2+ years preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CNA certification
• DSP certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• Additional compensation may be available based on driving responsibilities, certifications, and tenure.
• Pay increases based on certifications, training completion, and job performance.
• Total compensation package may include a bi-annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status.
• 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.

About the Company

• For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
• Visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook.

Equal Opportunity

• HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
• If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.