Medical Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Compliance:

o Stay knowledgeable on all related local, State, and Federal policies and procedures regarding

medical coordination and services for youth under our care.

o Maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

o Ensure proper maintenance of medical files on each admission.

o Ensure proper daily documentation in VisionQuest database and specific federal agency portal and maintain

hard copy of required documents and medical records.

o Ensure all documentation including but not limited to medication administration logs

meets VQ, federal agency's, and Licensing policies

● Medical Services Coordination & Response:

o Ensure timely medical, dental, and other related services are provided to children with local

providers within federal and state licensing timelines.

o Schedule and provide transportation to children on medical appointments with assistance from

program staff, as needed.

o Collaborate with health professionals to ensure health and safety standards, including

licensing, disease reporting, immunizations, injury prevention, and medication

management for out-of-home childcare, along with awareness of community health and

mental health resources for children.

o May attend medical, dental, and mental health appointments, when applicable and needed

to support the medical department or for children with complex medical needs.

o Support the medical providers staff during appointments examination procedures when

needed.

o Ability to dispense over the counter and prescribed medication to children according to

VisionQuest’s self-administration of medication policy and procedure.

o Immediately respond and comply with individual emergency medical needs of children in care.

o Educate and counsel children concerning their disease, treatment, and prevention of disease, as

well as informing staff when appropriate.

● Collaboration and Communication:

o Ensure professional conduct when interacting with stakeholders, building strong partnerships.

o Work with other members of the management team to assure successful communication and

coordination between all members, leadership, and corporate personnel.

o Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received

and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to.

● Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

● Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to listen actively.

● Commitment to professional development and proactive research.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Excellent writing and technical proficiency.

● Proficient in reading, interpreting and applying federal agency policies and procedures including

policy guides and youth-specific MAPs.

● Organized with attention to detail.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

● Minimum of 1 year of employment in public healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in

care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.

● Any of the following:

o Licensed practical or vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or;

o Higher health-related qualification (Licensed Registered Nurse) or;

o Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

● License to practice must be current and accepted in the state of employment.

● Supervisory experience. Experience as a medical coordinator in a youth shelter setting is highly

preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Must be 21 years of age or older.

● Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

● Flexible schedule (evening, weekends, holidays) to facilitate program services.

● Cleared tuberculosis test results.

● Must be able to pass a drug test.

● Must be able to provide proof of required vaccinations.

● Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI

criminal background.

● Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.

● Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.

● Must maintain current LVN/LPN Licensure in the practicing state.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

● May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds

infrequently.

● Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50%of the day.

● May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary.

● Must be able to provide First Aid and CPR.

● Must be able to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training

(CPI).