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Vista Community Clinic

Provides primary care and health services.

Child Development Screening Navigator - Pediatrics

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVista, CA, USA$22 - $24In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish ability is required.
  • A valid California driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
  • The ability to work flexible hours is required.
  • The ability to present information effectively, verbally and in writing, to individuals and groups from varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds is required.
  • Experience or familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel, business email systems, and internet search capabilities is required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete child development screening tools with patients during visits or by phone.
  • Explain the importance of monitoring child development and how screenings evaluate developmental progress and identify concerns.
  • Ensure screening tools are appropriately documented in the patient’s electronic health record.
  • Collaborate with the pediatric care team to identify missing care gaps, such as immunizations, and with the Parent Educator or Case Manager to support patients and families with needed referrals.
  • Conduct and score child development screening assessments during well-child visits.
  • Help patients understand the importance of child development screening and reinforce that parents or caregivers are the child’s first and best early-life teacher.
  • Educate patients on child development milestones.
  • Encourage clients to attend appointments and program classes and to follow up on referrals.
  • Share reported child development concerns with the clinician and participate in care team meetings.
  • Review schedules and patient charts to prepare for the day.
  • Promote integration of services, including behavioral health care and dental care, and provide community resources and other appropriate services.
  • Work with other departments to ensure seamless care and provide resources.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate’s degree in a related field and two years of care coordination or health education experience are preferred.
  • Experience in a clinical or medical office setting is preferred.
  • Community liaison experience navigating complex health systems is preferred.

About the Company

Vista Community Clinic

Provides primary care and health services.

Vista Community Clinic provides affordable, high-quality health care to more than 55,000 residents in North San Diego County and Lake Elsinore, offering primary care, pediatrics, prenatal and women’s health, optometry, dental care, chiropractic services, behavioral health, health education programs, and free health insurance enrollment services. Care is delivered through a network of primary care teams that coordinate across specialties, with preventive and chronic services available by appointment, plus education programs and help enrolling in insurance to expand coverage. It differentiates itself with NCQA Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, a broad suite of services under one roof, and free enrollment assistance for underserved communities across two counties. The goal is to improve community health by providing comprehensive, accessible, and affordable care along with education and enrollment support to expand insurance coverage.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.1M
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1972

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