Medical Coordinator

Compass Connections • Robstown, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory guidelines, providing essential training to medical staff and the service population, and maintaining accurate documentation. The Medical Coordinator will also collaborate with management on health protocols, maintain confidentiality, and respond appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect. Other responsibilities include collecting and documenting medical staff information, supervising and training medical staff, monitoring health care plans, and assisting with process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Fluent in English AND in Spanish
• RN Nursing License
• Good standing as a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Texas Board of Nursing
• BLS certifications
• First aid CPR
• Minimum of one (1) year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Demonstrate the ability to: Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
• Demonstrate the ability to: Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrate the ability to: Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Must complete and sign the Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
• Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following: MMR, Varicella, HepB, HepA, Tetanus, PPD, Meningococcal
• Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, and bending.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to maintain professional people skills, oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program
• PALS preferred
• Five (5) years of experience as an RN or LVN
• Two (2) years of management experience
• Pediatric nursing experience
• Meningococcal immunization

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Provide medical staff with necessary training to ensure competence in the assigned position and compliance with all quarterly, bi-annual, and annual program training requirements, and to Compass Connections staff and service population on medical issues and Compass Connections staff best practices regarding CPR, First Aid, BLS, calling 9-1-1, and controlling contagious disease, quality health care, and emergency response preparedness.
• Have extensive knowledge of Portal documentation to be able to decipher, correct, and instruct staff on proper documentation methods in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Validate the completion of all clinic duties relevant to this position in compliance with all federal guidelines and program protocols via daily audits of Portal documentation consistent with the medical clearance process.
• Validate Portal entries for required facility documentation and reporting to meet Compass Connections, federal, and state guidelines within the required timeframes.
• Effectively communicate, consult, and interact with the RN Manager on policy and procedure issues affecting the quality of health care services on campus.
• Participate in the development of health and medical-related protocols and procedures for a federal program.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements, and Compass Connections' confidentiality protocol and procedures.
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and implement professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Compass Connections' safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Maintain Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections' employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and complying with the required dress code at all times.
• Collect, enter, and ensure documentation for medical staff at designated site(s), to ensure all required duties meet or exceed program guidelines and best practices established by State and Federal partners.
• Supervise, on occasion, medical staff to perform clinic duties as directed by the RN Manager, as well as perform clinic duties as needed.
• At designated site(s), direct and train medical staff, and coordinate services, following federal, state, and Compass Connections Medical Services Division established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor established health care plans for the service population at the site(s) within the timeframe established by our State and Federal partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation for designated site(s) in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards, and program timeline requirements.
• Assist with process improvement in reviewing, writing, and updating medical protocols and procedures in collaboration with the Medical Services Division and Compass Connections Professional Management Team.
• Meet all program and federal partners’ documentation and processes requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees