Medical Coordinator/Certified Medical Assistant

The Medical Coordinator/Certified Medical Assistant (MC) is a vital team member.  This role is crucial for providing high-quality, organized, and patient-centered healthcare services while supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Dungarvin’s services.  Most importantly, the MC is crucial to the well-being of the people we serve. What You'll Do:Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday in Olympia/Lacey.Maintain Medical Records:  Ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.Appointment Management:  Review medical appointment summary forms and take proactive follow-up actions, including scheduling appointments, reviewing upcoming appointments, and developing a monitoring tracker.  Provide assistance during medical appointments as needed.Medication Oversight:  Thoroughly review new or changed medications in accordance with policies.Communication and Coordination:  Communicate effectively with the Nursing Department, DDA, Pharmacy, and medical professionals.  Collaborate with the Program Coordinator for timely updates to individual medical documentation.Health Monitoring:  Monitor health trends, promptly report concerns or changes to the Program Coordinator for collaborative planning and make recommendations based on observed trends.Training and Development:  Develop and implement training for DSPs/caregivers in medical-related areas and conduct re-training sessions as needed.Regulatory Compliance:  Develop and maintain expert knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to medical needs, guidelines, laws, etc. in the supported living field.Participation in Meetings/Trainings:  Participate in meetings, trainings, and client assessments to provide guidance on medical-related matters.Abuse/Neglect Reporting:  Adhere to guidelines and promptly report suspicions of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.Medical Tracking:  Update and maintain accurate medical tracking information.Flexibility and Additional Responsibilities:  Perform other assigned duties to contribute to overall role effectiveness.