Medical Coordinator LVN - Swing Shift

Illumination Health + Home•Fullerton, CA

36d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator delivers high-quality medical care and supports positive outcomes for patients experiencing homelessness in a recuperative care setting. The role includes patient intake and assessment, care planning, monitoring patient well-being, coordinating medical services and appointments, and providing health education. It also involves maintaining accurate medical records, supporting billing and supply inventory, and following confidentiality, infection control, medication, and workplace-safety requirements. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; the posting also notes a $1.50 swing-shift differential. The pay range is $34.00–$36.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted LVN license in California.
Two years of relevant experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills, including sending and receiving email and summarizing data in spreadsheets.
Valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Availability to work weekends and nights.
Home health nursing experience.
Experience working with populations dealing with addiction and behavioral health conditions.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Proficiency in Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and KIPU or other electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

Perform initial intake and establish an appropriate care plan based on hospital discharge information or primary care notes.
Assess patients’ health upon arrival through head-to-toe assessments and vital-sign checks.
Determine insurance status, schedule follow-up appointments with providers, and review medication lists.
Establish and maintain patient care plans.
Set weekly medical or social reintegration goals, verify completion, and assess medical needs.
Conduct morning, afternoon, and evening checks for assigned clients to monitor well-being and identify changes in medical condition.
Connect clients with medical services, including insurance, primary care providers, specialists, and referrals.
Coordinate home health visits when needed and follow up on medical appointments.
Provide patient education about illnesses, medications, prevention, treatment management, and general health.
Arrange transportation to and from medical appointments as needed.
Report emergency situations to a Supervisor or Manager and document incidents.
Seek the appropriate level of care for medical complications and initiate the medical response system when appropriate.
Support patient recuperation by providing necessary items and space for rehabilitation and helping maintain the facility.
Enter patient information and case notes into the EHR and other documentation systems.
Complete and update medication records, vital signs, progress notes, and care plans.
Perform administrative tasks, including answering phones and filing paperwork.
Prepare patient reports for billing.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies and medications.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, Illumination Foundation policies, and DHS standards.
Provide patients with required compliance forms upon admission.
Use infection-control measures according to OSHA standards.
Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure proper disposal and pickup of biomedical and pharmaceutical waste.
Maintain a safe work environment by keeping the medication room, wound care room, and medication storage room clean.

Benefits

Medical insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation, depending on the plan, through Kaiser and Blue Shield.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional Development Reimbursement.
401(k) with company matching.
15 days of vacation PTO per year.
6 days of sick PTO per year.
10 days of holiday PTO per year.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federally qualified loans.