Bi-Lingual Medical Coordinator- Unaccompanied Children's Program (Tfc)

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
LSC - Columbia Office - Columbia, SC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$17.50 - $17.50 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
First Shift
UC- TFC Medical Coordinator
Position Purpose/Summary:
The Medical Coordinator is responsible for assessing, facilitating, and monitoring all components of unaccompanied children medical services.
Essential Functions: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

1. Formulate treatment authorization request to Point Comfort Underwriters for clients.
2. Serve as the subject matter expert of Point Comfort Underwriters Insurance.
3. Develop, recruit, and maintain positive working relationships between contracted providers to include all health providers and related partners.
4. Manage and maintain the record-keeping process to ensure there is an effective filing system in which information is forwarded smoothly.
5. Ensure documentation and filing compliance with all required forms in accordance with the agency, state licensing, and ORR.
6. Reconcile and address all billing errors to ensure accurate billing with no profit loss.
7. Maintain accurate, up-to-date information on foster children in care while meeting DHS, ORR, and Lutheran Services Carolinas documentation and reporting requirements.
8. Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
9. Periodically travel to health care provider facilities to build positive working relationships and transport/escort clients to medical appointments.
10. Works closely with the Case Management Team to coordinate medical services and documentation.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferences (Optional): (Preferred attributes for the position, which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualification - e.g. masters degree, bilingual).

• Certifications relevant to medical services such as medical billing

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

1. Usual office conditions; sitting at desk for extended period of time, in front of computer
2. Transportation of clients in personal vehicle may be required.
3. Occasional out of state travel may be required.

UC- TFC Medical Coordinator
COVID vaccination or medical/religious exemption request are required within 7 days of hire.
Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education: High school diploma or equivalent degree.
Experience: Experience working in a medical setting with medical billing and recording keeping experience. Experience working with children.
Specific skills/abilities: Bilingual (Spanish/English). Ability to independently with limited supervision. Ability to navigate the US medical system. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail and data quality. Multitasking, problem solving, analytical and organization skills. Time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions (using the UC Portal, and internal e-case management software, Internet and e-mail applications.). Awareness and sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics is required.
Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc: Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences. Valid drivers license.