Medical Coordinator

communityoptions; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Medical Coordinator to plan and track clients’ medical needs, schedule annual, follow-up, and emergency appointments, and communicate with medical staff and supervisors to ensure timely, accurate care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), a valid driver's license, and the ability to manage documentation and crises with professionalism. Starting pay is $17 per hour, with growth potential based on responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory record.
• Complete state and agency required training.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to stay calm and exercise good judgment in crises.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all client medical appointments in compliance with regulations.
• Monitor client status through paperwork and follow-ups.
• Document medical appointments accurately in records.
• Attend medical appointments to ensure clear, precise outcomes.
• Communicate client status with supervisors and medical staff.
• Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations.

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Relationship building

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Medical Coordinator in Las Cruces, NM.The Medical Coordinator will plan, track, monitor and ensure that all clients’ needs are being met withinappropriate time frames. Primary responsibilities include the scheduling of all annual, follow-up, andemergency medical appointments. These include communicating with medical professional staff,program specialists, supervisors and program directors.

Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Schedule all client medical appointments to state mandated licensing regulations
• Observe and monitor the client’s status through paperwork and follow-up appointments
• Observe and track clients' physical care including, but not limited to annual and emergency appointments
• Provide accurate, timely, and consistent documentation of client medical appointments in theappropriate records
• Attend all pertinent medical appointments that need to be addressed more clearly and precise toachieve the best results for the individual
• Communicate with supervisors, co-workers and medical professionals’ regarding clients’ status
• Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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