Medical Coordinator

VQ•Tucson, AZ

1d•$27 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator leads VisionQuest’s non-clinical health service delivery for youth, evaluating, facilitating, and overseeing their medical care. The role emphasizes disease prevention and health upkeep and works closely with medical providers to help ensure children receive appropriate health services and timely medical intervention. The coordinator maintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal policies, HIPAA, licensing requirements, and documentation standards. The position coordinates medical, dental, and related services, appointments, transportation, medication management, and responses to individual emergency medical needs. It also involves educating children about disease, treatment, and prevention; supporting providers during appointments when needed; and communicating and collaborating with program staff, management, and other stakeholders. The position requires at least one year of employment in a public healthcare setting with experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care, plus an applicable current license or relevant degree. The role may involve evening, weekend, and holiday scheduling, driving to support program services, and physical tasks including lifting, walking, standing, and performing First Aid, CPR, and physical holds as instructed in CPI training.

Requirements

At least one year of employment in a public healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
One of the following: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), a higher health-related qualification such as Licensed Registered Nurse, or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
A current license to practice that is accepted in the state of employment; must maintain current LVN/LPN licensure in the practicing state.
Supervisory experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to facilitate program services.
Cleared tuberculosis test results.
Must pass a drug test.
Must provide proof of required vaccinations.
Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background checks.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive to facilitate program services as required.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to listen actively.
Commitment to professional development and proactive research.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent writing and technical proficiency.
Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and applying federal agency policies and procedures, including policy guides and youth-specific MAPs.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to provide First Aid and CPR.
Ability to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a medical coordinator in a youth shelter setting is highly preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Stay knowledgeable about local, state, and federal policies and procedures related to medical coordination and services for youth.
Maintain HIPAA compliance.
Ensure medical files are properly maintained for each admission.
Complete daily documentation in the VisionQuest database and the applicable federal agency portal, and maintain required hard-copy documents and medical records.
Ensure documentation, including medication administration logs, meets VisionQuest, federal agency, and licensing policies.
Coordinate timely medical, dental, and other related services with local providers within applicable federal and state licensing timelines.
Schedule and provide transportation to medical appointments, with program staff assistance as needed.
Collaborate with health professionals on health and safety standards, including licensing, disease reporting, immunizations, injury prevention, and medication management.
Maintain awareness of community health and mental health resources for children.
Attend medical, dental, and mental health appointments when applicable and needed to support the medical department or children with complex medical needs.
Support medical provider staff during appointment examination procedures when needed.
Dispense over-the-counter and prescribed medication according to VisionQuest’s self-administration of medication policy and procedure.
Respond immediately to and comply with individual emergency medical needs of children in care.
Educate and counsel children about their diseases, treatment, and disease prevention, and inform staff when appropriate.
Maintain professional conduct and build strong partnerships with stakeholders.
Coordinate and communicate with management team members, leadership, and corporate personnel.
Attend departmental and program meetings and follow current information, policy changes, and practices.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.