Medical Coordinator 1st Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: SGCH New Tomorrow Resiliency Center - Brownsville, TX 78526Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health Care 

Sunny Glen Children's Home Job description

Job Title: Medical Coordinator

Department: Medical

Supervisor: Lead Medical Coordinator

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Summary

The Medical Coordinator is part of the team concept in the non-clinical setting for the delivery of health services at UC Programs. The MC is devoted to the delivery of medical care in our setting with an emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance. This individual works closely with the Director of Medical Services, Medical Providers, Medical Coordinators, Program Directors, Assistant Program Directors, and other related departments. The Medical Coordinator responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide health management, effective communication, and leadership in the execution and direction of quality services to youth, staff, and medical service staff. Must be sensitive to the needs of the youth.
Manage and monitor the delivery of services to patients ensuring compliance in the performance of all aspects of youth care in accordance with Company policy and procedures and state and Federal guidelines.
Prepare youth for examinations and record the medical intake, taking vital signs, height, and weight. Initiate routine lab tests after triage of youth such as pregnancy tests.
Assist the medical provider staff with examination procedures when needed such as patient screening and triage.
Administer medications under the provider's orders, except I.V. medications.
Update youth charts regarding allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit.
Administer immunizations understanding orders from the provider. Phlebotomy-Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture, finger sticks, and implant PPD when necessary.
Educate and counsel youth concerning their disease, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Answer the youth's questions after consultation with the provider or as per established procedures in that regard (including but not limited to health questions, medication refills, and lab results.)
Continually assess areas of improvement and develop plans and evaluation criteria for such.
Oversee and direct all youth care staff to ensure adequate monitoring. Ensure delivery of safe and efficient quality care. Assist in health education classes when necessary.
Obtain, compile, and maintain medical files on each intake. Ensure proper daily documentation in the database and maintain a hard copy of required documents and medical records.
Schedule and comply with required medical appointments and timelines. Respond and comply with individual emergency medical needs immediately.
Maintain and review an accurate and complete list of medical supplies, prescribe medications, and over-the-counter medication. Order medical supplies, and medication when necessary.
Collect, maintain, and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the supervisors.
Facilitate and conduct self-administration of medication and side effects training to employees as required.
Provide a fail-safe plan with medication count, label accuracy, and self-administration of medication, including over-the-counter drugs.
Schedule and provide transportation when is needed to clients on medical appointments with assistance from other staff when necessary.
Submit, review, and follow up on all the Significant Incidents Report regarding Medical Issues.
Participate in Quality Improvement as required.
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, co-workers, physicians, and youth.
Develop and expand medical, specialty, and dental services with local providers.
Maintain Health Information Privacy HIPAA
The ability to maintain control and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to travel and support other program sites when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots