The Village is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Adoptions, Foster Care, Mental Health, Wraparound, and Drop-In Center services. We deliver evidenced-based behavioral health services to children, youth and adults, and has long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join our team of dedicated professionals today!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Medical Coordinator is responsible for helping to assess, facilitate, and monitor all components of UC medical services. The Medical Coordinator will participate in weekly staffing meetings, ongoing training and stakeholders' meetings. The Medical Coordinator must adhere and apply the agency policies and procedures, code of ethics, Federal regulations, State mandates, the Flores Settlement Agreement, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, and the Violence against Women Reauthorization Act.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, ability to read, analyzes, and interprets the most complex documents
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must perform a wide range of physical movements such as lift, carry, push, pull, bend, sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, and crawl.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

All of the responsibilities listed below are considered essential functions of this position. Additionally, this position is expected to ensure that the core operating values and the strategic direction of the agency are adhered to.

1. Assist to schedule and comply with required medical and dental appointments and timelines.

2. Assist to respond and comply to individual emergency medical needs immediately.

3. Assist to obtain, compile, and maintain medical files on each admission. Ensure proper daily documentation in the UC Portal and maintain hard copy of required documents and medical record.

4. Assist to collect, maintain, and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to supervisor.

5. Maintain Confidentiality guidelines meeting ORR and the State regulations and the safety of UC client.

6. Assist in submitting review and follow up all the Significant Incidents Reports regarding Medical Issues.

7. Assist to schedule and provide transportation when is needed to UC on medical appointments.

8. Assist with TAR (Treatment Authorization Request) request and follow up.

9. Assist with any outstanding medical bills and insurance (Point Comfort underwriters).

10. Assist in coordinating medical assessments within timeline (48 hours for medical initial examination and initial after 70 days of UC placement).

11. Maintain a professional conduct and professional relationship with identified medical providers as well assist in finding providers/specialist as needed.

12. Attend team meetings, staffing reviews and any other training required.

13. Adhere to Child Abuse Reporting requirements.

14. Must be relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up meeting deadlines on time without sacrificing accuracy, work quality, or customer service satisfaction.

15. Perform other duties as requested by the assigned supervisor and or management.

VACCINATIONS REQUIRED: Be able to show proof of immunization or immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route, including:

• Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.
• MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.
• Tdap: one Tdap dose.
• Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.

Physical Activity

• Reaching, Standing, Typing, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motion
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Confidentiality and Privacy

Adheres to all legal parameters for ensuring and maintaining clients' confidentiality including HIPAA, State and Federal laws.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay Range: $32.44/hr, non-exempt

The Village Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.