Care Coordinator

• 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

• One or more years case management experience in a healthcare environment and/or in the child welfare system
  • Medical assistant or similar clinical background preferred

• A Bachelors degree in health or social services, or equivalent
• 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

Salary : $50,000