Job Description
The Office Assistant supports with the coordination of individual healthcare needs and support systems that provide consistent, timely and appropriate medical care.
Responsibilities Include:
- Working full-time on-site in office in Denver, CO.
- Review incoming consultation forms after the completion of each appointment. Assure any changes or follow up orders are completed and documented in the health tracking modules and case notes.
- Monitor the scheduling of appointments in various systems and notify of any missing appointments or changes to scheduled medical appointments.
- Assist in the completion of quarterly Healthcare Coordinator Report for individuals as assigned by the Nurse.
- Verify and update the medication administration records with current medication orders as needed.
- Communicate via email to the appropriate staff (e.g. Nurse, Program Director, Residential Coordinator) to inform them of new medications.
- Fax or scan copies of scripts that show new medications as needed.
- Inform the Nurse and Program Director immediately when a change in medical condition or medical information is received.
- Enter medication and healthcare related data into systems as assigned.
- Monitor and assure that any changes ordered by medical professionals documented.
- Contact Independent Contractors monthly as needed to verify medical information.
- Monitor all incoming paperwork and documentation for the Nursing department and assure it is given to the appropriate person.
- Assure filing is current by filing all individual medical and health related documentation in the designated file within assigned timeframes as requested.
- The Health Support Coordinator will serve as a direct contact/resource person for staff and independent contractors.
- The Healthcare Coordinator is not a licensed medical person and can only work as a liaison between the nurse, the staff and independent contractors.
- Monitor narcotic counts monthly to see if any counts and/or signatures are missing. Inform PD and/or Nurse of any discrepancies including missed signatures or counts.
- Participate in monthly Nursing department meetings and other meetings as assigned..
- Other duties as assigned.