Child Development Screening Navigator -Pediatrics

Vista Community Clinic; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Vista Community Clinic is seeking a focused individual who will assist in child developmental screenings. The ideal candidate will work directly with patients to explain the importance of monitoring development, while also ensuring thorough documentation in the health records.

Aside from a high school diploma and bilingual capabilities, preferred qualifications include an associate's degree in a relevant field and experience in clinical settings. Join our team and help to deliver exceptional care to the community.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and score child development screening assessments.
• Educate patients on child development milestones.
• Collaborate with the pediatric care team.
• Identify care gaps and support referrals.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Complete child development screening tools with patients during visits or over the phone. Explain the importance of monitoring child’s development and how screenings will be used to evaluate a child’s developmental progress and identify any concerns. Ensure screening tools are appropriately documented in the patient’s electronic health record. Work collaboratively with pediatric care team to identify missing care gaps (such as immunizations) and Parent Educator/Case Manager to support patients and families with needed referrals.

• Conduct and score child development screening assessments during Well Child Visits
• Work with patients to understand the importance of child development screening reinforcing the importance that the parent/caregiver is the child’s first and best early-life teacher
• Educate patients on child development milestones
• Encourage clients to attend appointments, program classes and follow up with referrals
• Share any child development concerns patients report with Clinician and participate in care team meetings
• Review schedule and patient charts to prepare for the day
• Promote the integration of services including behavioral health care, dental, etc and provide community resources and other appropriate services
• Work with other departments to ensure seamless care and provide resources

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Valid CA driver’s license and vehicle insurance, reliable transportation;

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field with two years’ care coordination or health education experience
• Clinical or medical office setting experience