Residential Medical Coordinator

**Summary:** The Medical Coordinator, under the supervision of the Residence Manager, will work with the RN of Block Institute programs to ensure quality medical care for individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Medical Coordinator will track and monitor processes related to the health care of individuals provided in a residential setting as well as provide needed assistance to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in all areas of daily living. **Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:** The Residential Medical Coordinator is responsible for overseeing medication management, medical documentation, and healthcare coordination for individuals in the residence. Key duties include: - Conduct weekly medication inventory, ensuring orders and deliveries are completed. - Oversee AMAP medication inventory checks and ensure controlled medications are counted and documented daily. - Review MARs daily for missing signatures, medical charting (BMs, BP, fingersticks), and prescription accuracy. - Schedule and track medical appointments, lab tests, and diagnostic procedures in coordination with the RN. - Ensure all prescriptions are documented correctly in MARs, and discontinued medications are properly disposed of. - Prepare monthly MAR sheets with accurate medication details and maintain CVS and MIPS forms for medical visits. - Monitor AMAP certifications, medication errors, and training compliance, reporting updates to the RN. - Attend and advocate for individuals at medical appointments, ensuring necessary adaptive equipment and documentation are in place. - Communicate medication changes and appointment outcomes promptly with the nurse and management. - Maintain medication storage, inventory tracking, and AMAP communication logs for compliance. - Train **new AMAP staff** and perform **DSP duties** as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals. **Qualifications & Requirements:** - At least 5 years’ experience within an OPWDD residential setting - Valid Driver’s License with no more than 4pts or one (1) recorded at fault accident in a 12-month period. - High School Diploma or GED Equivalent - AMAP Certification in good standing for at least 3 years - Strong Oral Computer and Written Skills - SCIP and CPR Certified - Interview process will include a competency measure. - Commitment to ongoing training **Access to Great Benefits:** - FREE Medical, Dental & Life Insurance for the entire family - 403(b) Retirement Plan – Make a difference while planning your future - Union Membership (1199) – Professional support for you and your colleagues - Paid Vacation & Sick Time – Ample opportunities to rest, restore, and relax - Commuter Benefits Plan – Save money on your way to work - Voluntary benefits like disability and critical care coverage **Physical & Work Environment** - Active, hands-on role requiring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transferring individuals - Must be able to see, hear, speak clearly, and adjust focus - Comfort with physical care and fast-paced, active shifts - Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays - Strong sense of responsibility—commitment to remain on duty until relieved by the next team member **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Block Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws, including the NYC Human Rights Law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to fair and equitable hiring practices. This job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Agency. Physical & Work Environment - Active, hands-on role…