Medical Coordinator 3rdShift

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
La Feria, TX
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The Medical Coordinator is part of the team concept in the non-clinical setting for the delivery of health services at UC Programs. The MC is devoted to the delivery of medical care in our setting with an emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance. This individual works closely with the Director of Medical Services, Medical Providers, Medical Coordinators, Program Directors, Assistant Program Directors, and other related departments.

  • Provide health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to youth, staff, and medical service staff.
  • Manage and monitor the delivery of services to patients ensuring compliance in the performance of all aspects of youth care in accordance with Company policy and procedures and state and Federal guidelines.
  • Prepare youth for examinations and record the medical intake, taking vital signs, height, and weight.
  • Initiate routine lab tests after triage of youth such as pregnancy tests.
  • Assist the medical provider staff with examination procedures when needed such as patient screening and triage.
  • Administer medications under the provider's orders, except I.V. medications.
  • Update youth charts regarding allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit.
  • Administer immunizations understanding orders from the provider.
  • Obtain blood specimens by performing venipuncture, finger sticks, and implant PPD when necessary.
  • Educate and counsel youth concerning their disease, treatment, and prevention of disease.
  • Answer the youth's questions after consultation with the provider or as per established procedures.
  • Continually assess areas of improvement and develop plans and evaluation criteria for such.
  • Oversee and direct all youth care staff to ensure adequate monitoring.
  • Ensure delivery of safe and efficient quality care.
  • Assist in health education classes when necessary.
  • Obtain, compile, and maintain medical files on each intake.
  • Ensure proper daily documentation in the database and maintain a hard copy of required documents and medical records.
  • Schedule and comply with required medical appointments and timelines.
  • Respond and comply with individual emergency medical needs immediately.
  • Maintain and review an accurate and complete list of medical supplies, prescribe medications, and over-the-counter medication.
  • Order medical supplies, and medication when necessary.
  • Collect, maintain, and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the supervisors.
  • Facilitate and conduct self-administration of medication and side effects training to employees as required.
  • Provide a fail-safe plan with medication count, label accuracy, and self-administration of medication.
  • Schedule and provide transportation when needed to clients on medical appointments.
  • Submit, review, and follow up on all the Significant Incidents Report regarding Medical Issues.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement as required.
  • Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, co-workers, physicians, and youth.
  • Develop and expand medical, specialty, and dental services with local providers.
  • Maintain Health Information Privacy HIPAA.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • One year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
  • Active, unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas.
  • One year of full-time experience in a hospital, clinic, medical record department, or physician's office is preferred.
  • Must have graduated from an approved LVN nursing program.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
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