Lead Medical Coordinator - RN (77033 OR 77090)
9 days ago
Houston
Job Description Job Summary: The Lead Medical Coordinator (LMC) is responsible for guiding and ensuring the quality of medical services, treatment, and/or interventions provided to Unaccompanied Children (UC) in the program in collaboration with the contracted physicians. Lead Medical Coordinator is the key monitor of patients' health through observing and assessing their records, symptoms, and reactions to treatment and care. They often have extensive interaction with the UC as well, guiding and instructing them in aftercare measures. The LMC is devoted to the delivery of medical care with the emphasis on disease prevention and health maintenance while ensuring compliance with State licensing, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), and all policies and procedures implemented by CFRC. Essential Functions: • Responsible for overseeing health services as well as coordinating the provision of timely, appropriate health services for children in care., • Supervise Medical Coordinators and Medical Assistants by providing appropriate staff training on medical, dental, and public health topics relevant to pediatric, adolescent, and migrant health., • Responsible for developing and maintaining policies and procedures for confidential health record management, triage of health concerns, medical emergency response, environmental health and safety, and post-release health care planning/care coordination., • Responsible for assessing, facilitating, and monitoring all components of the medical services department and staff, including QA of medical program including auditing of electronic medical records., • Overseeing and management of all diagnostic filing, electronic, scans and hard copy documentation to the current chart., • Monitor performance, identify areas for improvement and seek opportunities to enhance procedural efficiency and productivity., • Collaborate with the nursing team to create a plan of care for all patients, to include coordinate youths’ vaccination and vaccination records., • Provide primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses., • Administration of over the counter and prescription medications and implementing health care provider orders perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as directed by physicians and required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations, • Develop corrective action plans, disciplinary memos, and annual evaluations for medical department staff in collaboration with the Program Management Team and Human Resources., • Monitor performance, identify areas for improvement and seek opportunities to enhance procedural efficiency and productivity., • Assist the medical providers’ staff with examination procedures when needed, such as patient screening /triage, medical procedures and other patient care., • Ensure billing and TARs are processed in a timely manner to cover doctor's appointments., • Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA., • Responsible for reporting requirements under the program for the Health Department and maintain and implement any recommendations given by the Public Health Departments, CDC, and ORR., • Create strategies and action plans for the prevention of infectious disease outbreaks. Investigate possible outbreaks and coordinate proper resources in response to any confirmed outbreak. Responsible for reporting requirements under the program for the Health Department., • Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or provided and to ensure that changes to policy or practice are implemented and adhered to., • Participate in the selection, onboarding, and training process for medical services staff and the development of on-the-job training for medical staff as needed., • Oversee youth evacuations during inclement weather or unforeseen occurrences, and maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free work environment. Qualifications and Requirements • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s OR Higher health-related qualification (e.g. Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner) required., • Minimum of 1 year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care., • Pediatric experience is preferred. The Medical Coordinator is required to maintain a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule and is subject to work extended hours, weekends, and be on-call. Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Some overnight travel; public speaking, evening and weekend work are the requirements of the position. Regular computer work is also required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Are exposed to diseases or infections on a daily basis. Always wear masks or rubber gloves to protect themselves and their patients from disease. Usually work indoors. Work very near patients and doctors. They come into physical contact with patients throughout the day. Usually wear a uniform or lab jacket. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that 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. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. We participate in E-Verify. Company DescriptionDynamic Service Solutions, LLC "DSS" has been a trusted partner in both government and private sector services both here and abroad. We were enthusiastically established to provide exceptional engineering, staffing services, and project management tools and strategies that make a difference in supporting our clients navigate some of their most critical operations. DSS has successfully blended the unique requirements of each client with rapid response customer service, quality products, and optimum measurable results. We are strongly committed in capturing qualified employees’ that are compassionate, innovative and willing to dedicate themselves to our mission.Dynamic Service Solutions, LLC "DSS" has been a trusted partner in both government and private sector services both here and abroad. We were enthusiastically established to provide exceptional engineering, staffing services, and project management tools and strategies that make a difference in supporting our clients navigate some of their most critical operations. DSS has successfully blended the unique requirements of each client with rapid response customer service, quality products, and optimum measurable results. We are strongly committed in capturing qualified employees’ that are compassionate, innovative and willing to dedicate themselves to our mission.