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Job description
Health Care Specialist
Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.
The Health Care Specialist position works closely with colleagues in the Nursing Department to coordinate internal and external medical appointments, medication management, and department administrative duties on a daily basis. The Health Care Specialist may support transportation for Melmark clients who need medical, dental, or other services not available on the Melmark campus as necessary.
Schedule and Salary Information:
Monday- Friday 8am-4:30p (some flexibility needed)
Fully on-site
Starting rate: $17.00/hour (+) based on years of experience
Requirements:
High School diploma required
Must hold a US Driver’s License and must be able to meet requirements to become an approved Melmark driver.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in related field preferred.
Basic computer skills needed including use of email, word processing, and data management programs
Health Care Specialist Responsibilities:
Maintains the external medical appointments calendar, ensuring appointments for clients are within time frames prescribed by funder regulations and Melmark policies.
Maintains the internal medical appointments calendar for clients, ensuring appointments for clients are within times frames prescribed by funder regulations and Melmark policies.
Attends the Melmark Interdisciplinary Review Team (IRT), ensuring the process fidelity and meeting summaries are communicated to team members.
Prepares appointment folders (e.g., insurance information, client medical information, parking passes) prior to medical trips.
When necessary, provides transportation for Melmark residents for routine medical trips.
Ensures the safety and wellbeing of clients during transport by adhering to all safety rules and established policies and procedures.
Maintains State of Pennsylvania medication administration certification, and administers medication when needed.
Benefits:
Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees
Worksite address
berwyn, PA, 19312, US
Who can apply
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