Medical Coordinator ORR

Upbring•Brownsville, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator arranges and coordinates appropriate health services, including urgent, emergent, and preventative health services, for children in care. This includes maintaining complete, confidential medical records for children, ensuring appropriate communication of health needs to case managers and clinicians, scheduling health care appointments, coordinating transportation to health care appointments, ensuring qualified interpretation and translation services are in place, and serving as a liaison for community health care providers. This role adheres to agency policies, licensing, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Current LPN/LVN license in Texas or higher health–related qualification (e.g. licensed resisted nurse (RN) with bachelor’s degree) OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
One (1) year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care
High School diploma or equivalent
Bilingual English and Spanish, (speak, read and write)
Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
Strong interpersonal, customer service, and relationship management skills
Ability to build trust with UC and internal stakeholders
Strong documentation, time management, organizational, and conflict resolution skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and UC information systems

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience with pediatrics and/or adolescents
Associate degree in a medical or science field

Responsibilities

Coordinate initial medical screenings with primary care provider within ORR timeframes
Coordinate routine health screenings and assessments, administer prescribed medication and treatment, coordinate medical appointments, and manage nutritional needs to ensure timely and comprehensive care for each UC
Coordinates the administration of immunizations and TB screenings per ORR or local Health Department requirements
Support infection-control policies and procedures as well as conduct staff training on medication dispensing and Psychotropic medications
Facilitate trainings for staff, such as dispensing prescribed, over-the-counter and psychotropic medication, bloodborne pathogens, and CPR/First Aid
Work closely with the Program Leadership and staff to ensure UC are receiving the highest quality of care and the program is operating efficiently and effectively, and is meeting the goals and objectives of the program and the needs of the UC
Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence
Other duties and special projects as assigned