Lead Medical Coordinator

Job Title: Lead Medical Coordinator

Department: Foster Family Services

Location: Colton

Reports To: Program Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $90,000 to $100,000

Position Summary:

Arranges or partners with other health professionals regarding health and safety standards for out-of-home childcare, childcare licensing requirements, disease reporting requirements for care providers, immunizations for children, injury prevention for children, medication management and knowledge of community health and mental health resources for children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Complete calls with sponsors as assigned to provide medical information.
• 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).
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Supervise, coaches, and mentors staff providing guidance to their work and learning including, when necessary, corrective/disciplinary action in a timely and professional manner.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Judgement- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• 2 years case aid experience in progressive challenges.
• 2 years working experience with children and families preferred.
• 1 year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care. AND Any of the following:

  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s; OR

  • Higher health-related qualification (e.g. Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner)

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education/ Experience:

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. 

Language Ability:

Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required. 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.

Mathematical Ability:

Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra and advanced statistical theory.

Work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Dealing with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.