Child Development Screening Navigator -Pediatrics

OverviewVista 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.ResponsibilitiesComplete 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 teacherEducate patients on child development milestonesEncourage clients to attend appointments, program classes and follow up with referralsShare any child development concerns patients report with Clinician and participate in care team meetingsReview schedule and patient charts to prepare for the dayPromote the integration of services including behavioral health care, dental, etc and provide community resources and other appropriate servicesWork with other departments to ensure seamless care and provide resourcesQualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalentBilingual English/SpanishValid CA driver’s license and vehicle insurance, reliable transportation; Preferred QualificationsAssociate’s degree in related field with two years’ care coordination or health education experienceClinical or medical office setting experienceResourceful community liaison experience navigating through complex health systemsRequired Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesAbility to work flexible hours.Ability to present information effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups from various cultural, ethnic and educational backgroundsExperience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilitiesPay Range$21.00 - $23.00PI261501700 Apply