Medical Coordinator

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San Antonio, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
REQ-026526

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** Academic Req:
*** Required – RN/LVN Nursing License
* Preferred – Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program
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* Certifications:

*** Good standing as a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Texas Board of Nursing
* BLS certifications (PALS preferred)
* First aid
* CPR
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* Work experience:

*** Required – Minimum of one (1) year of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting
* Recommended – Five (5) years of experience as an RN or LVN and two (2) years of management experience
* Preferred – Pediatric nursing experience
** Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
*** Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
* Provide medical staff with necessary training to ensure competence in the assigned position and compliance with all quarterly, bi-annual, and annual program training requirements, and to Compass Connections staff and service population on medical issues and Compass Connections staff best practices regarding CPR, First Aid, BLS, calling 9-1-1, and controlling contagious disease, quality health care, and emergency response preparedness.
* Have extensive knowledge of Portal documentation to be able to decipher, correct, and instruct staff on proper documentation methods in accordance with federal guidelines.
* Validate the completion of all clinic duties relevant to this position in compliance with all federal guidelines and program protocols via daily audits of Portal documentation consistent with the medical clearance process.
* Validate Portal entries for required facility documentation and reporting to meet Compass Connections, federal, and state guidelines within the required time frames.
* Effectively communicate, consult, and interact with the RN Manager on policy and procedure issues affecting the quality of health care services on campus.
* Participate in the development of health and medical-related protocols and procedures for a federal program.
* Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
* Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements, and Compass Connections' confidentiality protocol and procedures.
* Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and implement professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures.
* Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
* Knowledge of Compass Connections' safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
* Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
* Maintain Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections' employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and complying with the required dress code at all times.
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* Other Responsibilities:

*** Collect, enter, and ensure documentation for medical staff at designated site(s), to ensure all required duties meet or exceed program guidelines and best practices established by State and Federal partners.
* Supervise, on occasion, medical staff to perform clinic duties as directed by the RN Manager, as well as perform clinic duties as needed.
* At designated site(s), direct and train medical staff, and coordinate services, following federal, state, and Compass Connections Medical Services Division established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Monitor established health care plans for the service population at the site(s) within the timeframe established by our State and Federal partners.
* Ensure accurate documentation for designated site(s) in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards,…