Health Care Specialist - Melmark

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Health Care Specialist Overview

The Health Care Specialist position works closely with colleagues in the Nursing Department to coordinate internal and external medical appointments, medication management, and department administrative duties on a daily basis. The Health Care Specialist may support transportation for Melmark clients who need medical, dental, or other services not available on the Melmark campus as necessary.

Schedule and Salary Information

• Schedule: Monday- Friday 8a-4:30p (flexibility needed)
• Starting rate: $17.00/ hr. (+) based on years of experience

Requirements

• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Must have held a US Driver’s License and must be able to meet requirements to become an approved Melmark driver.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in related field preferred.

Health Care Specialist Responsibilities

• Maintains the medical appointments calendar, ensuring appointments for clients are within time frames prescribed by funder regulations and Melmark policies.
• Prepares appointment folders (e.g., insurance information, client medical information, parking passes) prior to medical trips.
• When necessary, provides transportation for Melmark residents for routine medical trips. Ensures the safety and wellbeing of clients during transport by adhering to all safety rules and established policies and procedures.
• Maintains State of Pennsylvania medication administration certification, and administers medication when needed.

Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees

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