Job Title
Duet, Medical Support Manager (MSM)
Hours Required
40
Job Description and Hours
This position is responsible for assisting the areas out with a variety of medical documentation and other medical tasks that do not require a nurse. This position will be transporting those Duet supports to medical appointments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
- Responsible for assuring eMARS (electronic Medication Administration Records) are:
- Correct, unlocked and able to be utilized by Med Aides
- Completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Reconciled at the end of each month ensuring physical medication counts match what is present at the location.
- Responsible for medical appointments and all related items, including but not limited to:
- Tracking all required appointments; assuring all are completed in required timeline
- Scheduling all routine, follow-up and unexpected medical, dental, vision and specialist appointments
- Transport to or arranging transportation to all medical, dental, vision and specialist appointments
- Put all appointments and subsequent follow ups into Therap
- Complete paperwork prior to and after each appointment with accuracy and updating Therap accordingly
- Build and maintain a network of local physicians, medical offices and generally the medical community.
- Provide appropriate health updates to all stakeholders and members of the team. This includes:
- Training for Duet employees for any new medical documentation required and whenever the documentation required is changed.
- Training for Duet employees on medical procedures that have been delegated to the MSM by a nurse or that do not require a nurse delegation
- Assure that team members that are not a part of Duet are identified and kept up to date on health issues.
- Complete Med Aide competency as required by Duet policy and procedure
- Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
Essential Experience, Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- A high school diploma or GED required.
- CNA or degree in a related field preferred
- Must maintain Med Aide certification
- Ability to pass a criminal, APS/CPS and Medicaid exclusion background check.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Ability independently, with and without close supervision
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and follow all HIPPA regulations
- Must always possess a positive and professional attitude and represent Duet in a positive light.
- Knowledge of software required by Duet and the State of Nebraska preferred. Software includes: Microsoft Office, Therap, Workday
- A minimum of 1-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
OTHER JOB DUTIES:
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to bend and stoop and sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds.