Medical Support Specialist The Medical Support Specialist (MSS) is responsible to provide daily support of medical/clinical appointments, medication ordering, medication passes, and provide updates to the LPN and RN. Scheduling of appointments, participate in Kelberman activities and complete required documentation while providing leadership to AMAPs and supporting the overall success of the residential program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Scheduling and participation in medication administration passes, tube feeding, diabetic injections and ordering of medication. Scheduling and participation in medical/clinical appointments within IRA. Oversee the safety and well- being of the program participants. Oversee and upkeep the maintenance of medical/administrative equipment and supplies. Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, appointments, trainings, and committees. Maintain documentation as required. Review doctors orders as assigned. Provide oversight (under direction of RN) of Medication Administration Record. Train and perform special skills like Tube Feeding, Choking Prevention and Diabetic Care/Injections as licensing allows. Train staff on CPR (American Red Cross) use of AEDs, First Aid, and Epi-pens as appropriate. Teach infection control and Food Consistencies as appropriate. Teaches and promotes safe patient handling techniques. Review and act on incident reports and provide necessary re-training for staff. Provide on-call medication administration and tube feed coverage as needed. Provide quality oversight of medical duties, documentation, treatments, and follow up. Perform quality checks amongst all IRAs once per week (unless otherwise advised). Follow (and adjust with supervisor) CSS Checklist on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual checklist/responsibilities. Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agencys culture, values and mission. Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards. Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required. Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws. Promote a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agencys culture, values and mission. Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards. Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required. Contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative team work and positive communication in alignment with the Kelbermans culture, values and mission. Demonstrate excellent work attendance by being punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts and meetings.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

A.A.S. Degree or High School plus Specialized Trade Certificate. Valid NYS Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and current NYS Registration Certificate preferred. Basic Computer Skills (Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel). This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities),

Must have a valid NYS Drivers License and require reliable transportation. An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.