Autism Spectrum Disorder Coordinator - Part time - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as Part-time Autism Spectrum Disorder Coordinator at Children's Village in Yakima, WA! This position oversees the coordination of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Clinic at Children's Village, managing schedules for Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health providers, and collaborating with community partners. It also involves preparing families for clinic visits and facilitating patient referrals.

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position that includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families. Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $16.97-$20.79 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Processes incoming referrals, compiles and mails required forms to patients, and prepares patient resource materials.

• Schedules appointments for full day ASD Clinics or individual Autism Diagnostic Observation Scales (ADOS) testing appointments.

• Coordinates with the Developmental Behavioral Dept, Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and the Patient Services Care (PSC) teams within Children’s Village to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately.

• Reviews and explains appointment process and duration to the patient.

• Request and process records from outside primary care providers, schools, and child care facilities, when needed.

• Tracks New Patient Information Forms for clinical review by clinicians.

• Works with clinic support staff to ensure provider availability and to plan and coordinate upcoming ASD clinics.

• Attend team meetings and trainings, as required.

• Assists the Front Office team as able and directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

• Experience working with multiple agencies/community partners, specialty providers, and care coordination preferred.

• One year experience working in a healthcare setting preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective listening and verbal communication skills, both in-person and on the telephone. Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.