Medical Coordinator Specialist

Compass Connections•San Antonio, TX

21d•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 role supports safe, coordinated health care for the service population and ensures clinic operations, records, and care processes meet program, agency, and federal and state requirements. The position may supervise, train, and coordinate medical staff at designated sites, under the direction of the Lead Medical Coordinator. The hourly rate is $43.86. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Benefits are available on the first day of employment. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the program is located, current BLS certification, first aid, and CPR. At least one year of public health or health-care employment experience with demonstrated care-coordination experience is required. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and pediatric nursing experience are preferred; PALS certification is also preferred. Employment is contingent on required screening and documentation, including pre-employment and random drug screens, pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks, proof of U.S. work eligibility, a current physical-medical release, and proof of specified immunizations, titers, or exemptions. Employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

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.
At least one year of employment experience in public health or a health-care setting, including demonstrated care-coordination experience.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request and be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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 members, service providers, and professionals.
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 the computer literacy required for the position.
Work effectively without intensive supervision, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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.
Perform physical activity including extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
Work in a team environment.
Maintain professional interpersonal skills and oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Pediatric nursing experience.
PALS certification.
Meningococcal immunization, titer, or exemption.

Responsibilities

Meet and maintain applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
Use medical-documentation knowledge to generate, interpret, and correct documentation in accordance with federal guidelines.
Audit Portal documentation daily to verify completion of clinic duties and compliance with medical-clearance processes, federal guidelines, and program protocols.
Assess, triage, and monitor health conditions; assist with procedures; operate medical equipment; administer provider-ordered vaccines, medications, and treatments; monitor side effects and reactions; and provide teaching to patients and staff.
Validate facility records and reporting systems for required documentation and timely compliance with Compass Connections, federal, and state guidelines.
Communicate and consult with the Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director about policies and procedures affecting the quality of campus health-care services.
Participate in developing health- and medical-related protocols and procedures for the federal program.
Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations; communicate health needs to case managers and clinicians; schedule health-care appointments; coordinate transportation; ensure qualified interpretation and translation services; and liaise with community health-care providers.
Maintain complete, confidential health-care records and information 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 regarding the service population and program operations, and comply with agency professional and ethical standards, including the required dress code.
Collect, enter, and ensure medical-staff documentation at designated sites meets or exceeds program guidelines and partner 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 federal, state, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Monitor health-care plans for the service population at designated sites within partner-established timeframes.
Ensure accurate documentation at designated sites in accordance with agency, contract, regulatory, and program timeline requirements.
Collaborate with the advanced practice provider and Lead Medical Coordinator, and evaluate and implement their recommendations regarding best practices and medical protocols and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.