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COARC Case Assistant in Mellenville, New York
16.50-16.50 per hour | Until Filled (EST) | Mellenville, NY, USA | Hourly | Full Time
Case Assistant
Mellenville, NY
$2500.00 Sign on Bonus!!
Bring your HEART... to Coarc
Now... Just Imagine How Great You Would Feel going to work every day where you will spend the day helping individuals as they navigate the community and attend medical appointments. At the same time, you will be supported by a fantastic team of other case assistants and nurses. We will provide you with the support, humor and training needed so you will be fantastic at your job.
Join our Team and you will be amazed at the relationships you create.
Non-Exempt position
Hours : Monday-Friday 8am-4pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch
Pay Rate : $16.50 per hour.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Ensure that all medically necessary appointments (as determined by physicians and the Registered Nurse) occur in a timely and effective manner with the associated record keeping done in an accurate manner. Perform in a manner that promotes cooperation with others, e.g. consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, remain open and adaptable to change, do what you say you will do and focus on productivity not activity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate scheduling of all Residential Services medical appointments as required by individual resident's physicians and determined by the Registered Nurse based on a resident's need. Timing of regularly scheduled appointments must be within the parameters of the resident's insurance coverage allowances.
Coordinate transportation to all medical appointments for residents with respect to above determined needs in conjunction with individual resident's day programming or supported employment and Residential staffing capabilities.
During medical appointments present appropriate information to physicians and advocate on behalf of residents.
Ensure that all information (written or verbal) from each appointment is accurately distributed in writing to the Registered Nurse, Residential sites and the resident's day program Registered Nurse in a punctual manner.
Log, track and retrieve all medical appointments via computer. Properly file all medically related information in individual resident binders.
Advocate on behalf of residents with all providers of services to ensure quality care.
File accurate and timely program notes conforming to the policy and regulations.
Coordinate scheduled maintenance for department vehicle, reporting any related issues and follow up regarding repairs per Coarc policy.
Participate in department meetings as requested.
If you are a caring nurturing person with a strong desire to help others this is the job for you.
Requirements of the position:
High School Diploma or GED (now called TASC) preferred
Exceptional written, communication, and computer skills
A valid driver's license.
Ability to be certified in all required trainings
Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds
Able to work independently
Be very organized and motivated
Generous Benefits offered :
We have excellent benefits (health, dental vision), paid training and plenty of paid time off.
Do you have outstanding student loans, and are you interested in student loan forgiveness? Coarc is considered a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Please visit our website at www.coarc.org for Coarc job openings and to complete an application online.
For more information, feel free to contact:
Jamie Budai at: jamieb@coarc.org or 518-672-4451 ext. 2141
Mikki Kay at: mikkik@coarc.org or 518-672-4451 ext. 2143
Equal Opportunity Employer