What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Patient Care Coordinator position at Intermountain Health?
About the Position: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Patient Care Coordinator to join our team at Intermountain Health. As a key member of our child life department, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to pediatric patients and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accurately assesses, prioritizes, and documents pediatric patient and family care.
Develops, implements, and evaluates effective pediatric patient and family centered health care plans.
Provides developmentally-appropriate education, psychological procedural preparation, coping support, comfort management, and play opportunities, to pediatric patients and families.
Participates in selection, supervision, and training of practicum students and volunteers.
Assists with orienting, training, and mentoring new employees.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Child Life Certification from Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) or eligible for certification within 15 months of hire date
- Child life experience in a medical or hospital setting
- Computer experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases or similar applications
- Experience in Child Life Core Competencies including but not limited to: establishing supportive relationships, meeting needs of child and family members, providing education, coping support and comfort management, guiding children in therapeutic play techniques, and ongoing assessment and written documentation of clinical care
