Medical Coordinator

Compass Connections•Harlingen, TX

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 meeting and maintaining federal and state regulatory guidelines, providing training to medical staff, and ensuring proper documentation and healthcare services. The Medical Coordinator will also participate in protocol development, maintain confidentiality, and uphold ethical standards.

Requirements

RN/LVN Nursing License
Minimum of one (1) year 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 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 (preferred)
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.
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 accredited Nursing Program
Current BLS certifications (PALS preferred)
First aid certification
CPR certification
Five (5) years of experience as a RN or LVN
Two (2) years of management experience
Pediatric nursing experience

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 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 on 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 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 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 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, Compass Connections Medical Services Division established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Monitor established health care plans for 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 Medical Services Division and Compass Connections Professional Management Team.
Meet all program and federal partners’ documentation and processes requirements.
Other duties as assigned.