Medical Coordinator

Medical Coordinator

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

Job Responsibilities

The Medical Coordinator is a non-exempt position responsible for ensuring the medical care of unaccompanied children (UCs), maintaining and overseeing working relationships with medical service providers, developing medical protocols, and assisting in identifying care providers who will accept the Office of Refugee Resettlement's fee-for-service payment.

• Ensure all UCs are seen by a medical provider for an Initial Medical Exam within 48 hours of admission to ensure they are fit and do not have any acute or emergency medical needs.
• Participate in client staffings and follow-up as recommended.
• Ensure the timely and concise completion of all paperwork and documentation, including but not limited to administrative, clinical, and caseload requirements.
• Review and record pertinent information on medical charts and reports.
• Locate and help contract medical providers to GCJFCS's network.
• Assist providers and Point Comfort Underwriters with billing/claim questions; manage UC's insurance documents.
• Inventory and maintain current nursing supplies, including lab products, over-the-counter and prescription medications, first-aid kits, and other pertinent medical equipment.
• Administer medication at the time ordered and record on the medication administration sheet.
• Supervise self-administration when appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• $29.33 - $35.86, per hour, depending on credentials and experience, plus shift differential of $.50 between 4 pm - 12 am Monday- Friday or $1.00 for weekends and overnight.
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Programs
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or higher health-related qualification (e.g., Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field)
• Must have a CPR and First Aid certification
• Minimum of one (1) year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
• Experience working with children
• Bilingual: English/Spanish, strongly preferred
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to form alliances with providers/organizations.
• Ability to coordinate efforts, groups, company requirements, and activities to achieve program goals
• Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), Tdap (1 dose).
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.

About Us

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers' compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization's background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.