Medical Coordinator 2nd Shift

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 s