Medication Coordinator
YAINew York, New York, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
34000 - 34000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California. At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
Job Description
The Medication Coordinator provides clerical and administrative support for patients and their circles of support, serving as the primary resource for medication-related requests. They accept calls, collect information, and respond to inquiries while ensuring appropriate tracking, follow-up, and coordination for medication-related matters.
Requirements
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- Six months experience in an outpatient clinic, doctor's office or other healthcare environment
- Experience using an electronic medical record/electronic health record system (EMR/EHR) and familiarity with prescription medications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills and professional manner
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Outlook
- Well-organized and self-directed with strong record-keeping skills
- Basic problem-solving skills and good judgment
