Bilingual Medical Coordinator - JOR
$64,000–$64,000 year
On-siteRoselle, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate medical, dental, and mental health services for children in care, including scheduling appointments, transporting patients, and obtaining medical clearances. Maintain confidential health records by documenting services, uploading documents to portals, and ensuring proper filing of physical files. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and providers to assess needs, prepare treatment authorization requests, and support foster parents with medical education and authorization documents. Report emergencies via the SIR/CLE process and maintain stocked medicine cabinets and first aid kits. Provide in-service training on health protocols, medication administration, and CPR to staff and families.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) or higher health-related qualification (e.g., Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree) OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 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 direct clinical care.
- 1 year of experience working in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting
- Must have a valid driver's license, excellent driving record, a safe and clean personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance.
- Must be able to maintain compliance with attending agency required training programs.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Must be open to and willing to work non-traditional hours and be available for on-call phone consultations as needed.
- Maintain Red Cross CPR/First Aid Trainer's Certifications
Desired Qualifications
- Experience scheduling medical appointments
- Experience documenting medical appointments
- Recognizes and understands the needs of the immigrant population, providing support and creating a safe environment for the children in the program.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain liaisons with community health providers and expand community health network.
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