Medical Coordinator 2nd Shift

SUNNY GLEN CHILDRENS HOME INC•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

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. The Medical Coordinator responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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.
Must have graduated from an approved LVN nursing program.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Electronic Case Management software.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Have a record of tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas.
Minimum of 1 year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care AND
Licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or higher health-related qualification (e.g., licensed registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s degree)

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time experience in a hospital, clinic, medical record department, or physician's office is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

Provide health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to youth, staff, and medical service staff. Must be sensitive to the needs of the youth.
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. Phlebotomy-Obtains 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 in that regard (including but not limited to health questions, medication refills, and lab results.)
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, including over-the-counter drugs.
Schedule and provide transportation when is needed to clients on medical appointments with assistance from other staff when necessary.
Submit, review, and follow up on all the Significant Incidents Report regarding Medical Issues.
Participate in Quality Improvement as required.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
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
The ability to maintain control and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to travel and support other program sites when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.