Medical Coordinator (Part Time) - Seton Home

Description

  

Workdays: Monday – Friday
Works Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1115 Mission Rd., San Antonio, TX. 78210

Mission: Seton Home works to break the cycle of abuse and poverty by providing a caring home, education, and support services necessary to transform the lives of pregnant and parenting teen mothers and their children.

  

Position Responsibilities:

Medication Logs and Prescriptions:

• *Responsible for scheduling required medical and dental exams, necessary follow-ups and appointments requested by residents within allotted timeframes in accordance with TDFPS Minimum Standards.
• *Manage and monitor the delivery of services to youth ensuring compliance in all aspects of performance in accordance with Seton Home’s Policy and Procedures and TDFPS minimum standards. 
• Ensure medical incident reports are completed and signed for all medical events involving residents and their children and conduct or coordinate follow-up with necessary personnel.
• Ensure staff is notified timely of medical recommendations to be followed during ER, Hospital Visits, or routine follow-ups.
• Process incoming prescribed medication and discard of expired and/or discontinued medication, in compliance with TDFPS Minimum Standards and licensing requirements.
• Ensure medication is properly labeled and stored in designated areas. 
• Responsible for maintaining OTC medication and medical supply inventory in coordination with Resource and Activity Coordinator.
• Conduct daily medication administration log audits and ensure that medications are being administered properly per the prescribing physician’s orders and notify Program Director of any errors to be addressed.
• Contact pharmacy for information on prescriptions in a timely manner and ensure a 14-day supply is maintained on all prescribed medications at all times. 
• Train staff on the Seton Home Medication Administration Procedures & Process as requested by Shift Supervisor(s).
• Coordinate with Case Manager(s) to conduct medical consenter training and psychotropic medication training for residents aged 16+.
• Ensure compliance and expectations of all licensing, contractor and grantors are met.
• Update youth’s records in regard to allergies, medication use and immunizations history after each visit. 

Program Duties include but not limited to:

• Participate and assist in the development of resident Plans of Service in coordination with the Program team every 60 days.
• Attend medical appointments and psychotropic medication reviews with residents.
• daily schedule is subject to change based on appointment days/times.
• *Educate and counsel youth concerning their diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
• *Maintain current knowledge of all TDFPS and other contract provider policies and procedures related to the medical care of the youth. 
• * Teach Prenatal, Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum and Breastfeeding lessons to residents as needed.
• *Demonstrate proficiency in knowledge of CPR/First Aid, Emergency Behavior Intervention and child abuse reporting policies and procedures. 

  

Administrative Duties include but not limited to:

• Provide information regarding to scheduled resident appointments via team's calendar and collaborate with Shift Supervisor(s) to ensure resident(s) are available
• Complete incident reports promptly as outlined in the Minimum Standards.
• *Compile and maintain medical files on each resident and their child. Ensure proper documentation is uploaded into Extended Reach; maintain a hard copy of required documents and medical records in resident’s file. 
• *Collect and maintain medical data to be submitted for program reports and resident’s Plans of Service
• *Actively participate in all quality assurance meetings to ensure the quality care and accurate and informed services by all team members. 

    

• Serve as a role model in carrying out Seton Home’s Mission.
  • Create atmosphere of enthusiasm and commitment.
  • Follow chain of command and is an effective team member.
  • Follow Seton Home client confidentiality policy. 
  • Establish and maintain an environment that encourages teamwork, interdependence, and ethical behavior. 
  • Support other members of the Seton Home team and their work.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others. 
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material ob