Medical Coordinator

Compass Connections • Robstown, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator provides nursing and health care services to children in an emergency shelter and group-home setting while supporting their health and well-being during the family reunification process. The role is based at a facility in Robstown, Texas, and requires fluency in English and Spanish. The work schedule is Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. The position pays $43.86 per hour.

The Medical Coordinator performs nursing assessments and other health care duties in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, program protocols, and supervisory instructions. The role includes maintaining medical records, supporting accurate medical documentation, coordinating appointments and transportation, monitoring health care plans, and helping ensure that children receive appropriate care. The position works with the Lead Medical Coordinator, Regional Director, advanced practice providers, agency staff, and outside health care professionals.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program, a current unrestricted LVN or LPN license in the state where the program is located, current BLS certification, and at least one year of LVN/LPN experience in public health or a health care setting with demonstrated care coordination experience. Pediatric nursing experience and PALS certification are preferred. Candidates must be able to perform physical activity including extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending; work collaboratively and independently; communicate effectively; and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.

All benefits are available on the first day of employment. The employer states that medical, dental, and vision insurance are 100% employer-paid, and that retirement plan options and additional employer-sponsored benefits are available. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.
• Hold a current, unrestricted LVN or LPN license in the state where the program is located.
• Hold current BLS certification; First Aid and CPR are also listed as required certifications.
• Have at least one year of employment experience as an LVN/LPN in public health or a health care setting, with demonstrated care coordination experience.
• Be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request and pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Collaborate with staff, service providers, and professionals, and work effectively both 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 the computer literacy needed to fulfill the position’s responsibilities and demonstrate working knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Complete and sign the Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
• Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, varicella, HepB, HepA, tetanus, and PPD.
• Be able to perform physical activity including extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
• Maintain professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Current PALS certification.
• Meningococcal immunization, titer, or declination.

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
• Apply extensive knowledge of medical documentation to review and correct records and instruct staff in proper documentation methods in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Complete nursing duties and provide health care services in accordance with regulatory requirements, program protocols, procedures, and supervisory instructions, including assessments, charting, appointment scheduling, observations, isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, documentation, and reporting.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director on policy and procedure issues affecting the quality of campus health care services.
• When directed, communicate with pharmacies about prescription orders; verify medication deliveries against provider orders and address discrepancies.
• Help maintain adequate over-the-counter medication supplies for the assigned facility population.
• Help arrange transportation for children to medical, dental, therapy, counseling, laboratory, and other required appointments.
• Maintain written and electronic medical records and protect their confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, PHI requirements, and agency procedures.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
• 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 and following direction from the Lead Medical Coordinator.
• Follow the agency's professional and ethical standards, treat staff, children, and community members respectfully, and comply with the dress code.
• Collect, enter, and ensure completion of required documentation for medical staff at designated sites in accordance with program guidelines and best practices established by state and federal partners.
• Follow recommendations from the advanced practice provider and Lead Medical Coordinator regarding best practices and medical protocols and procedures.
• Monitor established health care plans for the site population within required timeframes.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and meets agency, contract, regulatory, and program timeline requirements; meet deadlines set by program and federal partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, 100% employer-paid; available on the first day of employment.
• Dental insurance, 100% employer-paid; available on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance, 100% employer-paid; available on the first day of employment.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits; ask the recruiter for a complete overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree