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ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION Medical Coordination Assistant - NOC Shift in Fullerton, California
“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.
Job Description
The Medical Coordination Assistant 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, while providing high quality medical follow-up coordination and social care.
The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for $1.50 swing shift differential and $3.00 graveyard shift differential. The schedule for this position is night shift, 11:30pm - 7:00am.
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 system
Conduct rounds by reminding clients of medication, assisting client with checking BSL, and assisting with minor wound care teaching if necessary
Ensure the success of a client’s hospital discharge by confirming hospital instructions and checking medication
Promote health literacy by providing patient education with regards to medical, treatment management, diet, and personal health care procedures
Collaborate with Medical Coordinators and Health Care Providers to ensure best patient outcome
Serve 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.
Preferred Experience/Minimum Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current and non-restricted Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets.
Preferred:
2 years relevant experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Valid CA Driver’s License.
Benefits
Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Reimbursement
401K with Company Matching
10 days vacation PTO/year
6 days sick PTO/year
10 days holiday PTO/year
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
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