Senior Medical Coordinator — Pediatric Care Leader

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off (11 holidays + 22 PTO

Healthcare Benefits for you and family

Pet insurance

401(k)

Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays)

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

CEUs and ongoing trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Lead Medical Coordinator to supervise health services for children in care, train staff, and ensure high-quality medical coordination. The role includes policy development for confidential records, triage, and emergency response, with emphasis on pediatric and migrant health.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely care, support foster families, and manage documentation across portals, while maintaining PHI confidentiality

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with a Bachelor's or higher degree in nursing.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Minimum 1 year in public health or healthcare with care coordination or direct clinical care.
• 1 year experience in child welfare or social services.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and vehicle.
• Proficiency with standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health services and coordinate timely, appropriate care for children in care.
• Supervise Medical Coordinators and provide staff training on pediatric/ public health topics.
• Develop and maintain policies for confidential health record management and PHI confidentiality.
• Triage health concerns and respond to medical emergencies per DoH/NYAP policies.
• Coordinate scheduling, transportation, and medical clearances for appointments.
• Maintain documentation, intake/discharges, and medical records in portals and health record systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Report medical emergencies via SIR/CLE per NYAP procedures.
• Assist foster parents with medical responsibilities and required documents.
• Assist auditing processes and support program leadership.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Scheduling medical appointments

Documenting medical appointments

Liaison with community healthproviders

On-call availability

Non-traditional hours willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Lead Medical Coordinator to supervise health services for children in care, train staff, and ensure high-quality medical coordination. The role includes policy development for confidential records, triage, and emergency response, with emphasis on pediatric and migrant health.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely care, support foster families, and manage documentation across portals, while maintaining PHI confidentiality