Medical Coordinator Jobs

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Medical Coordinator in NYC!

Salary: $27.25/hourly

Location: Harlem, NY

Join our team to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

About The Program And Position

Our Transitional Foster Care Program for Unaccompanied Children (UC) overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), ensures the well-being and safety of unaccompanied children (ages 0-17) who cross the US Southern border without an adult. Unlike traditional congregate care settings, our approach involves placing unaccompanied children in foster homes while diligently searching for and assessing potential sponsors identified in the US. During their stay with us, we provide medical care, case management, engaging life skills classes, and essential mental health services.

The Medical Coordinator will primarily provide support to the medical provider by documenting medical information in UC portal medical charts. This individual will use sound medical and professional judgment and best practices to support the medical, safety and well-being of every child in care. They are also responsible for maintaining compliance with established regulatory agencies and federal standards requirements.

How You Get To Use Your Skills

• Working knowledge of and updating pertinent spreadsheets
• Assembly of discharge packets
• Completion of Child Level Events(CLE)
• Update and maintain accurate and up-to-date UC portal case files and records with information pertaining to nursing care, childs medical history, consult notes, treatment plans, and observations; document all pertinent information in the UC portal case files/records in accordance to agency policy and licensing standards
• Responds in a positive and respectful manner to diversity, among the agencys service population and staff.
• Knowledge and experience of working with current electronic medical record system (Medent)
• Completion of treatment authorization requests (TARs)

Required Experience

• Ability to work effectively in a team context
• Experience working with at-risk youth - strongly preferred
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish - required
• Strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with agency healthcare providers and nursing support staff
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgment
• Knowledge of medical office environment, workflow, and terminology
• High school diploma/GED required
• Strong communication, human relation, and organizational skills - required

Schedule

• Must be flexible to meet program needs
• Non-Exempt
• Weekend and evening on-call hours required
• Regular hours entail Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
• Holidays may be required

Required Experience

• High school diploma/GED required
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgment
• Strong communication, human relation, and organizational skills - required
• Strong knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience working with at-risk youth - strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team context
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish - required
• Knowledge of medical office environment, workflow, and terminology
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with agency healthcare providers and nursing support staff

Physical Requirements

• Word processing: Including responding to emails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation,system etc.:
• Completing paperwork -Such as copying, scanning and faxing documents
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• This involves sitting at a computer for several hours

Benefits

• Pet and Legal insurance
• 401(k) match up to 6 %
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 160 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection

Why Cayuga Centers?

• Committed to employee professional development and advancement
• Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
• Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
• Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
• Large and growing national footprint
• We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
• Certified Great Place to Work ®
• COA Accredited

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.

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