At Dungarvin, our primary goal is to create a positive influence in the lives of the people we serve. We help individuals with different abilities, like intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, in a variety of programs with a focus on providing person-centered care. This position pays 21.35 per hour. The full range scale is $21.35 - $22.55 per hour. What's In It For You: Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. Positively impact lives Contribute to a holistic care approach Help create inclusive healthcare spaces Skill development Collaborative environment Benefits & Perks: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees Supplemental Insurance Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees Pet Insurance Life Insurance 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match based on eligibility requirements Paid Time Off accrual PTO Donation Growth and Development Opportunities Employee Referral Program Scheduled pay increases Employee Assistance Program Mileage reimbursement Pay Active- access to 50% of your pay before payday Dedicated training department with paid training Job Description 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 Tacoma/Lakewood, WA. 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. Qualifications What Makes You a Great Fit: High School/Equivalent and 2 years medically based field experience; or Associates Degree and 1-year field experience; or Certified Medical Assistant License and 1-year field experience Person-centered, patient, and kind Dependable, adaptable, flexible Observant and detail oriented Committed to continuous improvement, communication and collaboration 18 years or older Additional Information Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
