Medical Coordinator (LVN) - Day Shift

Illumination Health + Home•Whittier, CA

1d•$34 - $36

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 position works with patients on their medical and social reintegration, coordinates care and services, and helps maintain a safe and supportive facility. The stated schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

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

Conduct patient 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, arrange 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 on assigned clients to observe their wellbeing and identify changes in medical condition.
Connect clients with medical services, including insurance resources, 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 an 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 assisting with facility upkeep.
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.
Protect confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, Illumination Foundation policies, and DHS standards.
Provide patients with appropriate compliance forms upon admission.
Use infection-control measures in accordance with 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 (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.