LEAD MEDICAL COORDINATOR

The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support for more than 140 years. Our employees help individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

About the role

As a Lead Medical Coordinator, you will oversee medical services for unaccompanied children (UAC) across two program locations in Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screenings for newly admitted UACs within required timeframes.
• Oversee medication administration and management at both program locations.
• Monitor ongoing medical needs and maintain confidential health records.
• Coordinate with external medical, dental, and public health providers.
• Respond to urgent health concerns and medical emergencies.
• Travel between program office locations to maintain consistent medical oversight.
• Provide staff training on medical, dental, and public health topics relevant to pediatric, adolescent, and migrant health.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for confidential health record management, triage of health concerns, medical emergency response, environmental health and safety, and post-release health care planning.
• Participate in ORR-required monthly and quarterly status meetings.
• Support continuation application preparation related to health services.
• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s degree; OR a higher health-related qualification (e.g., Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner).
• Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN licensure.
• Minimum of 1 year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care.
• Reliable transportation required for travel between program sites.
• Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
• Must provide proof of immunity for vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, annual Influenza) and comply with all state licensing health screening requirements including TB screening.
• Must complete all ORR-required pre-service trainings and annual continuing education covering applicable ORR regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct, confidentiality acknowledgment, and mandatory reporter agreement.
• Must disclose any prior misconduct, including off-duty conduct, on employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Qualifications

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $85,000 annually
• DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid training
• Paid training programs
• Professional development and certification opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple service lines

Schedule

• Full-Time / Exempt
• Based across two work locations: Bethlehem and Doylestown. Travel between both offices is required as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, twist, stoop, climb steps, drive a vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.