Bilingual Lead Medical Coordinator_JOR

Apply for the Bilingual Lead Medical position at National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP).

NYAP is committed to doing what is best for children, youth and their families.

• 33 paid days off per year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), summer hours off, half‑day Fridays, and work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student loan repayment assistance, CEU’s, and ongoing training/education

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Provide children with a positive and appropriate medical environment consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Oversee health services and coordinate the provision of timely, appropriate health services for children in care.
• Supervise other Medical Coordinators and provide appropriate staff training on medical, dental, and public health topics relevant to pediatrics, adolescent, and migrant health.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Ensure confidentiality of health records and adherence to NYAP, State, and Funder guidelines for protected health information (PHI).
• Ensure appropriate communication of health needs to case managers and clinicians.
• Support scheduling of health‑care appointments in accordance with NYAP and other policies and procedures.
• Assist in transportation of children to and from health‑care appointments and accompanying children during appointments.
• Assist in obtaining medical clearances from healthcare providers.
• Prepare Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs) prior to appointments and follow up to ensure payments.
• Ensure qualified interpretation and translation services are in place.
• Participate in intakes and discharges of children, preparing medical documentation packages, and scanning/uploading documents in portals and health record systems.
• Collaborate with children’s assigned cross‑functional teams and medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy providers to ensure appropriate care, including assisting healthcare providers in completing the PCU process to become an approved provider.
• Report medical emergencies via SIR/CLE process in accordance with NYAP policies and procedures.
• Elevate issues of medical concern to supervisors, assigned cross‑functional teams, healthcare providers, and the Division of Health (DoH) for consultation and guidance.
• Support foster parents by providing education on medical policies, answering questions related to the children’s medical care, and supplying required authorization and  for medical services.
• Collect forms and health records from medical providers, ensuring they are thoroughly completed and uploaded into the appropriate portals and health record systems.
• Complete and submit all assigned documentation within required time frames, including placement documents, assessments, medical packages, medication and temperature logs, medical summaries, checklists, and more.
• Regularly communicate with children’s care teams and strive to meet continuous quality improvement measures related to medical records and upload timelines.
• Maintain medicine cabinets and first aid kits by ensuring they are stocked with up‑to‑date OTC medications, first aid supplies, and other essential medical items.
• Provide in‑service training and ongoing education to staff and foster parents on health‑related needs, medication administration rights, CPR, and first aid.
• Maintain Red Cross CPR/First Aid trainer certifications.
• Assist and support Program Leadership during auditing processes.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor's or higher health‑related education qualification.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or…