Medical Coordinator
Medical Coordinator
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Job Description
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ChildNet Inc. is a private notforprofit communitybased care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida Department of Children and Families to provide case management support to abused abandoned and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 450 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach Florida.
Job Summary: This position serves as a liaison between client services CBCIH and Sunshine Health to coordinate and schedule the medical screenings (EPSDT) and dental appointments for children in outofhome care and in cooperation with the Child Advocates (CAs) and Dependency Case Managers (DCMs).
The items listed above are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.
- Collaborates with Child Advocates and Dependency Case Managers to provide referrals and followup appointments with physicians specialists and dentists for children based on recommendations made during medical screenings.
- Assist foster parents relatives or nonrelative caregivers with medical care and dental visits.
- Coordinate the transportation for children to medical and dental service providers.
- Adjust medical plans to provide the highest level of care for children. Follow up with prescription orders and verify the orders are received and picked up by the caretaker.
- Perform initial Health Risk Assessments for children in out of home placements. Identify network PCP for newly enrolled and coordinate ongoing PCP changes with CBCIH. Assist in the development of care plans. Update FSFN with medical and dental information.
- Participate in utilization management integrated care team and multidisciplinary care team meetings.
- Advise Child Advocates and Dependency Case Managers on complex case management issues regarding medical insurance and coverage.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/ Requirements:
Years of Experience:
- Two 2 years of experience in a Health Coordination or related field
- Bilingual Spanish Preferred
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Abilities Required:
- Ability to make complex decisions and balance the needs of stakeholders involved.
- Knowledge of Microsoft suite programs.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Important Notes:
ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race sex age religion color disability national origin or ancestry citizenship status genetic information marital status veterans status or military service obligation medical condition sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and CFOP 6010 Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a DrugFree Workplace (DFWP).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
