Care Coordinator
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 26
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Care Coordinator to join our HSVS clinical supervision the Care Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of healthcare services for the Foster Boarding Home (FBH) children. The Care Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison among healthcare providers pharmacies managed care plans and internal care teams. The Care Coordinator will also support foster children and families through appointment coordination follow-up care and ongoing health monitoring. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in conducting medical records reviews manage referrals and maintain accurate documentation within NextGen EHR while building trusted relationships with caregivers and collaborating closely with HSVS 29-I Clinic Case Planning and Childrens Health Homes teams to promote continuity of care and positive health outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
- Coordinate all aspects of healthcare services for designated caseload of FBH children. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Act as liaison/point person for healthcare providers pharmacies and MMCP case managers
- Schedule and ensure attendance at medical/dental/behavioral health appointments per ACSs schedule of required regular evaluations; coordinate transportation to appointments as needed
- Monitor and address youths healthcare needs in between routine well-child visits including aiding parents in securing urgent care
- Under clinical oversight by Care Coordination Supervisor/LPN and/or 29-I RN Supervisor obtain and review medical exam records to determine whether further treatment is recommended including referrals and medications
- Ensure timely follow-up on referrals emergency care and hospitalizations
- Coordinate closely with HSVSs 29-I clinic Case Planning and Childrens Health Homes teams as applicable in the provision of above services and to establish treatment goals.
- Develop a trusting caregiver relationship with foster care children and families which will include clear and consistent communications regarding treatment planning.
- Work with Managed Care Liaison team to ensure that healthcare appointments are scheduled with providers in-network with childs Medicaid Managed Care Plan (MMCP).
- Ensure family medical history proper consents (routine mental health treatment psychotropic medication etc.) HIPAA authorizations and all other required medical record documentation are entered in NextGen EHR.
- Support in the completion of adolescent assessments sexual/reproductive health gender identity sexual orientation and family planning consultation.
- Complete required actions in NextGen EHR including referrals to HSVSs Article 31 behavioral health clinic comprehensive. treatment plans CHH warm hand-offs data share reconciliations etc.
- Attend trainings as directed.
- Engage in ongoing review of departmental policies procedures and practices to make recommendations for quality improvement.
- Perform other tasks as assigned within the reasonable scope of duties of the position.
Qualifications
- Required bachelors degree; Preferably in health social services or a related field.
- One or more years case management experience in a healthcare environment and/or in the child welfare system. Preferred.
- Medical assistant or similar clinical background. Preferred.
- Knowledge of:
- the child welfare system and the unique complex needs of the foster care population
- foster care healthcare requirements.
- Good understanding of medical procedures and medical terminology.
- Experience documenting in Electronic Health Records (EHR):
- NextGen EHR experience a plus
- Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills and be a collaborative team player.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.
Benefits
At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health dental vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more
Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to.
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
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Heartshare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Medical office experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Alzheimers Care
- Administrative Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Memory Care
- Tube Feeding
