Medical Coordinator Specialist

Compass Connections • San Antonio, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a Medical Coordinator Specialist for its Heritage facility in San Antonio, Texas. The organization provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children while working toward family reunification. The position coordinates and performs clinic and health-care duties, supports patient safety, oversees medical documentation and records, and helps ensure compliance with federal, state, program, and agency requirements. The role also coordinates health-care appointments and services, communicates health needs to case managers and clinicians, and serves as a liaison with community health-care providers. The specialist may direct, train, and coordinate medical staff at designated sites, under the direction of the Lead Medical Coordinator. The position pays $43.86 per hour and requires fluency in English and Spanish. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits are available on the first day of employment, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the program is located.
• Current BLS certification; first aid and CPR certifications.
• At least one year of employment experience in public health or a health-care setting, with demonstrated care-coordination experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug screens.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, and visa sponsorship is not available.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and professionals; function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team without intensive supervision.
• Provide crisis intervention according to Compass Connections training when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
• Maintain computer literacy sufficient to perform the role.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or exemptions for MMR, varicella, HepB, HepA, tetanus, and PPD.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof as a new hire.
• Be able to perform physical activity including extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
• Work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• PALS certification.
• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Meningococcal immunization.

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Generate, review, and correct medical documentation in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Audit Portal documentation daily to verify clinic duties and medical clearance documentation are complete and compliant.
• Assess, triage, and monitor health conditions; assist with procedures; operate medical equipment; administer provider-ordered vaccines, medications, and treatments; monitor for reactions; and provide instruction to patients and staff.
• Validate facility recordkeeping and reporting systems to ensure required documentation is completed within established timeframes.
• Communicate and consult with the Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director on policy and procedure issues affecting health-care quality.
• Participate in developing health-related protocols and procedures for the federal program.
• Participate in meetings, team decisions, and operations; communicate health needs to case managers and clinicians; schedule appointments; coordinate transportation; arrange qualified interpretation and translation services; and liaise with community health-care providers.
• Maintain complete and confidential health-care records in accordance with PHI requirements and agency confidentiality procedures.
• Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and follow professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
• Follow safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional and ethical conduct, including respectful interactions and compliance with the dress code.
• Collect and enter medical staff documentation at designated sites, ensuring duties meet or exceed program guidelines and best practices.
• On occasion, supervise and coordinate medical staff clinic duties as directed by the Lead Medical Coordinator, and perform clinic duties as needed.
• Direct and train medical staff and coordinate services at designated sites in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• Monitor health-care plans for the service population within required timeframes.
• Ensure accurate site documentation meets agency, contract, regulatory, and program timeline requirements.
• Collaborate with and implement recommendations from the advanced practice provider and Lead Medical Coordinator regarding best practices and medical protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits available beginning on the first day of employment.
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance.
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits are available; applicants may ask their recruiter for a complete overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level