Medical Specialist

Under general supervision, the Medical Specialist  is responsible for devoting his / her attention to the care and development of the people we support in one of the agency’s residential facilities. Interacts in a manner that fosters dignity and learning in a way that helps lead to greater independence.

Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Makes medical appointments for individuals.
• Arranges and / or provides transportation to medical appointments for individuals.
• Upon returning from a medical appointment, checks to see if the resident has a medication order, new medication, or a future appointment.
• Ensures that medications are ordered, documented on the medication administration form, or discharged as ordered.
• Checks medication and medical supplies twice a week to ensure that a five-day supply of medications are on hand and that medical supplies are in sufficient quantity to support the medication program.
• Files resident medical records in accordance with agency policy.
• Document all activities in the electronic medical record system once you are trained.
• Escort the patients to and from the exam rooms and prepare them for the clinician’s visit.
• Report pertinent clinical findings to the nurse or clinician as indicated.
• Will be required to perform Direct Care duties as well.

Educational Requirements :

Required Skills :

SHIFT AVAILABILITY : Full-Time, Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm

Available Work Locations : Bronx, New York and Westchester County