Lead Medical Coordinator
About The Position
Serves as the primary liaison with health care providers to ensure clients receive comprehensive and timely medical care. Coordinates all aspects of client health, including primary care appointments, immunizations, medication administration, and ongoing medical needs. Ensures compliance with California Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Department of Health, and County Public Health Department requirements. Oversees medical documentation, monitors health outcomes, and provides guidance to staff on medical protocols to maintain a high standard of care. Ensure a safe, trauma-informed, and nurturing environment for clients.
Requirements
- 2+ years working experience in child welfare.
- 1+ years of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s; OR
- Higher health-related qualification (e.g. Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner)
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid Driver License
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s degree or a higher health-related qualification (such as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) and two to four years’ experience working with children and families.
- Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.
- Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficient in the use of standard office equipment.
- Electronic Medical Record and UC Portal Software
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish requested but not required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate team based medical care for the children placed in the center.
- Prepare, compile, submit, and maintain accurate medical records, files, forms, statistics, and additional relevant information in accord with agency policy, licensing and/or funding requirements.
- Review ORR portal for compliance with medical information upload requirements and ensure updates are input as needed for safety and timely discharge.
- As appropriate, provide sponsors, family members and clients with medial updates.
- Actively participate in medical and service-related resource development prior to children’s discharge.
- Participate in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating all medical needs of the children for designated social service program(s).
- Establish and maintain partnership with medical care providers.
- Provide documented information related to identified delays in the medical assessments.
- Attend scheduled meetings and participate in team decisions and operations to represent the medical needs of the children.
- Coordinate medical resources for all employees and resource family homes.
- Adhere to Child Abuse and reporting requirements.
- Must be relied upon regarding task completion and meeting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, work quality, or customer service satisfaction.
- Attending meetings and training when needed or requested.
- Perform other duties as requested by the assigned supervisor and/or management.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401 (k) - immediate eligibility!
- 401 (k) company matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance (Company Paid)
- Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee Paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Day(s)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
