OUTREACH EMT (94000746)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The MIH EMT provides patient care in the community for both short-term and long-term management of referred patients. The EMT is expected to function as a fully participating member of a patient’s medical home care team. The EMT provides emergency medical services as directed by IEMS medical protocols.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
Valid Indiana EMT-B or paramedic certification
American Heart Association CPR Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certifications
Continuing education to maintain all required certifications
Valid Indiana driver’s license that meets Indianapolis EMS’s driving policy requirements
Knowledge of available community resources and required application processes
Ability to make sound decisions regarding need and urgency of patient needs
Must be able to work effectively in a sometimes stressful environment
Basic computer skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine caring attitude for patients and staff
Detail oriented and ability to critically think independently
Effective written and verbal communication, including ability to communicate in a professional manner with physicians, administration and public
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and devise own work patterns/methods; flexible in changing priorities; work with minimal supervision
Strong customer service skills required
Excellent patient assessment skills required
Experience with speaking with and educating the public

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of organized training in a healthcare field (i.e., EMT-B, paramedic, nursing, social work, etc.) preferred. Will accept work in an outreach focused position in lieu of healthcare field work.
Health care insurance helpful
Crisis intervention skills helpful
Friendly, outgoing personality
Teaching/Coaching skills
Passion for public health initiatives or community outreach

Responsibilities

Proactively contributes to IEMS mission, with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County
Models IEMS vision: The vision of IEMS is to serve the citizens and visitors of Marion County, Indiana with high quality “out of hospital” care based upon sound science and academic research while continuously improving quality with accountability and financial sustainment
Bridge the gap between patients and the health and social service systems by improving quality of care by aiding communication between provider and patient
Promote wellness by providing appropriate health information and education to patients.
Assist guests to obtain preventive services referring and linking the patients to a primary care physician
Help guests to manage their chronic conditions through education about their treatment plans and working with providers to ensure plan is acceptable to the family and caregiver.
Assist guests to navigate the health and human services systems
Build relationships and interact professionally with local health and social service providers
Help patients to complete and submit Indiana Medicaid (FSSA) applications when necessary
Provide direct services including Emergency medical care and assessments per Marion County (IEMS) protocols
Document all activities as detailed by direct supervisors
Manages data entry into the electronic medical record (ePCR)
Demonstrates good communication skills
Exhibits legal and ethical professional conduct, follows organizational protocols/processes, and maintains HIPAA confidentiality.
Functions effectively as a team member and responds to change in a constructive manner
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Maintains confidentiality of patient, family, and employee information
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations