What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Coordinator position at Shawnee Christian Healthcare?
Overview
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check
Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center (SCHC) is a 501(c)3 Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Shawnee Neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. Our mission is to provide high quality care for every patient; to treat the whole person, emphasizing physical, spiritual, and psychological well-being.
Job Skills / Requirements
Position Summary
Under the direction of the COO, the School-based coordinator is responsible for supporting the school-based providers in direct provision of primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to patients of the school-based program. The school-based coordinator is responsible for planning, preparation, records keeping, and inventory control of supplies and equipment. This position will ensure consistent communication between providers and school staff for the success of care delivery and collaboration among partners and provide high quality health care and customer service.
Under the direction of the COO, the School-based coordinator is responsible for supporting the school-based providers in direct provision of primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to patients of the school-based program. The school-based coordinator is responsible for planning, preparation, records keeping, and inventory control of supplies and equipment. This position will ensure consistent communication between providers and school staff for the success of care delivery and collaboration among partners and provide high quality health care and customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Researches best practices for school-based health as it pertains to medical, dental and behavioral health and incorporates recommendations for program improvement
- Prepares school-based protocols and manual
- Leads and/or coordinates strategies to increase utilization at school-based health centers.
- Corresponds with school staff to ensure effective communication and scheduling
- Creates, dispenses, and gathers consents from schools
- Plans and manages the infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and ADA standards
- Plans, supports and assists with special community outreach care programs
- Prepares and mails follow up correspondence to parents
- Calls parents to schedule students with healthcare needs in office or for telehealth visits
- Creates charts and registers students to be scheduled
- Assists providers in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed
- Assists with various clinical and administrative functions, as deemed appropriate
- Attends school functions, webinars, continuing education, meetings, in-services and daily huddles
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Strong alignment with SCHC Mission and demonstrates behaviors aligned with SCHC Statement of Faith and Core values
- Other duties as necessary to ensure successful attainment of SCHC goals and objectives
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in health-related field
- 2-3 years’ experience in relevant school-based coordinator position
- CPR/BLS certification required
- Knowledge of and ability to operate all types of dental equipment and machinery
- Skill in operation of computer and other office equipment
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to completion
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, healthcare providers, and the public
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respect and appreciate diversity and cultural competence
- Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
- Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
