Medical Coordination Assistant (Medical Assistant / Emergency Medical Tech)
Company: Illumination Foundation
Location: Whittier
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Full Job Description"Every person deserves compassion, dignity,
and the safety of a place to call home."Homelessness is the largest
social and public health crisis in California. Illumination
Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated
towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted,
interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers,
emergency shelters, housing services and childrens' and family
programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+
micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles
County and the Inland Empire.Illumination Foundation is looking for
individuals to join our team and make a real difference in people's
lives. This position is eligible for a $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!Job
Description:The Medical Coordination Assistant (MA or EMT) will be
responsible for ensuring the optimal facilitation of medical care
for the homeless clients that are discharged from hospitals or
other agencies contracted with Illumination Foundation Recuperative
Care Centers.Responsibilities:Complete initial medical assessments
of client upon arrival which includes: head to toe assessment,
checking vitals, patient education, determine insurance status,
make medical follow-up appointments with clients doctors.Input and
update client s information and medical notes in KIPU EMR
systemConduct rounds by reminding clients of medication, assisting
client with checking BSL, and assisting with minor wound care
teaching if necessaryEnsure the success of a client s hospital
discharge by confirming hospital instructions and checking
medicationPromote health literacy by providing patient education
with regards to medical, treatment management, diet, and personal
health care proceduresCollaborate with Medical Coordinators and
Health Care Providers to ensure best patient outcomeServe as an
advocate for client to ensure best medical care is provided by
linking clients to medical resources and MediCare or Medi-Cal as
needed.Minimum Qualifications/Preferred Experience:Current and
non-restricted MA or EMT certificationExperience working with the
homeless or geriatric population (preferred)Benefits:Medical
Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and
Blue Shield), depending on the planDental and Vision InsuranceLife,
AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination
FoundationEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development
Reimbursement401K with Company Matching10 days holiday PTO/yearPaid
vacation and sick daysPotential eligibility for the Public Service
Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified
loansSign-On BonusnrhxrkP8Hi
Keywords: Illumination Foundation, Whittier , Medical Coordination Assistant (Medical Assistant / Emergency Medical Tech), Healthcare , Whittier, California
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