Child Development Screener -Pediatrics

Location

Vista, CA | United States

Job description

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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
• Resourceful community liaison experience navigating through complex health systems

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to present information effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups from various cultural, ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

$20.00 - $22.00

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