Glenkirk Hiring for Medical Direct Support Professional – 1st Shift Job at Northbrook, IL Full Time

Our Medical Services Department is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide transportation, supervision, and support to individuals attending on-site and off-site medical appointments. This person will work under the supervision of the Medical Services Coordinator.

This position requires a HS diploma or GED. A IL Driver’s license and a clean driving record.

BASIC FUNCTION: To assist individuals in attending medical appointments and provide administrative support to the Medical Services Department.

SCOPE: Responsible to work as part of the medical care coordination team in assisting individuals in attending medical appointments by coordinating appointment logistics, transporting, caring for person needs, providing behavioral interventions when necessary and serving as a liaison between outside medical providers and the Glenkirk Medical Services Department.

WORK PERFORMED

Coordinates with Medical Services Coordinator to arrange transport of individuals to all scheduled medical appointments

Provides transportation to individuals for internal and external appointments

Provides DSP support to all individuals within their care, including personal care, behavior intervention and abuse and neglect reporting

Assists with Medical Services operations, including but not limited to:

Data entry of medical events and information

Filing of Medical paperwork

Preparing of medical documentation for medical appointments

Interact professionally with physicians, providers, guardians, pharmacy staff, program staff, and individuals for the purposes of coordinating and executing appointments.

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