Child Development Screening Navigator -Pediatrics

Vista Community Clinic•Vista, CA

1d•$21 - $23

About The Position

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Bilingual English/Spanish
Valid CA driver’s license and vehicle insurance, reliable transportation
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to present information effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups from various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds
Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in related field with two years’ care coordination or health education experience
Clinical or medical office setting experience
Resourceful community liaison experience navigating through complex health systems

Responsibilities

Complete child development screening tools with patients during visits or over the phone.
Explain the importance of monitoring child’s development and how screenings will be used to evaluate a child’s developmental progress and identify any concerns.
Ensure screening tools are appropriately documented in the patient’s electronic health record.
Work collaboratively with pediatric care team to identify missing care gaps (such as immunizations) and Parent Educator/Case Manager to support patients and families with needed referrals.
Conduct and score child development screening assessments during Well Child Visits
Work with patients to understand the importance of child development screening reinforcing the importance that the parent/caregiver is the child’s first and best early-life teacher
Educate patients on child development milestones
Encourage clients to attend appointments, program classes and follow up with referrals
Share any child development concerns patients report with Clinician and participate in care team meetings
Review schedule and patient charts to prepare for the day
Promote the integration of services including behavioral health care, dental, etc and provide community resources and other appropriate services
Work with other departments to ensure seamless care and provide resources