You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Lead Medical Coordinator responsible for coordinating team-based medical care for children in the center. The role involves maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with medical information uploads, and participating in resource development for discharges. This position also requires the supervision of department employees and participation in planning and implementing medical needs for designated social service programs.
Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Coordinate team-based medical care for children placed in the center.
- Maintain accurate medical records and comply with agency policies.
- Review compliance with medical information upload requirements.
- Provide medical updates to sponsors and clients.
- Participate in resource development prior to children's discharge.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with medical care providers.
- Attend meetings and represent the medical needs of children.
- Coordinate medical resources for employees and resource family homes.
- Adhere to Child Abuse and reporting requirements.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor department employees.
- Participate in team decisions and operations.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements
Education
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s degree.
Qualifications
- 2+ years working experience in child welfare.
- 1+ years in public health or a healthcare setting with experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
- Team player and a desire to work with children, refugees, and underserved populations.
Schedule / Shift
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
All employees must comply with employment and labor laws applicable in California.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
