Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARY: The medical assistant will work within their scope as defined by state and federal guidelines. The MA oversees the operations of rooming and checking in patients and the general flow of back office. The MA communicates effectively with all members of the team including but not limited to providers, fellow MA’s, nurses, provider, patient navigators and patient registration specialists. Demonstrates Christ-like behavior and attitude in all job duties and responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes but are not limited to the following: (Other duties may be assigned.) Conjointly supervised by MA Supervisor, Physicians and/or Mid-Level Providers.Performs chart prep on all patients using Azara pre-visit planning tool and most current Routine Standing Orders.Participates in daily huddles with care team per team schedule in order to anticipate what is needed for the scheduled patient visits.Directs patient flow during clinic operations.Performs or oversees intake process (vitals, medication review, medical history, proper completion of forms and templates in eCW etc.).Performs necessary and ordered diagnostic tests (peak flow measurement, Snellen, etc.).Fills lab orders (venipuncture, urinalysis, blood testing, blood sugar, etc.) for both in house and send out lab tests processing and preparing specimens for pick up by the lab each day.Provide evidence based educational handouts per provider and order set direction, advising patients to ask the nurse or provider any questions they may have.Administer medications within scope-injections, nebulized meds, etc.Thoroughly documents all intake information and procedures in patient’s chart in the EMR.Understands how role fits into a Patient Centered Medical Home model of careAssists providers in exam rooms when needed.Prepares room for patient (cleaning and preparing supplies needed for visit).Maintains proper specifications for equipment and cleans equipment as needed (e.g. daily check of refrigerator temperatures, monthly calibrating, etc).Maintains adequate supply of all medical supplies and equipment.Assists in various clinic duties as assigned (restocking of supplies, preparation and closing of clinic rooms, etc.).Assists with orienting new staff.Assists in obtaining free vaccines for patients by facilitating paperwork for pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs.Maintains logs as directed for various things like room temperatures, water temperatures, daily room cleaningMay be asked to cover staffing needs that may occur due to sick leave or vacation time at other sites. This could involve traveling to another site.Added job duties and responsibilitiesTranslation (English to Spanish) for providers and/or nursesFront office responsibilities on street teams: maintain adequate paperwork needed for patient chart; assist patient with completing forms, as needed; verifying eligibility, creating patient chart in ECW and entering appropriate patient information, transporting luggage and/or back pack on street teamCommunicating with referral coordinators regarding patient referralsWorking with pediatric patients: managing CAIR2 accounts, verifying CAIR2 and ECW immunization discrepancies, conducting audiometer screenings, undergoing CHDP trainingMaintaining proper paperwork for pediatric care teams, i.e. care plans, PM160sPreparing patients for disability/GR exams (UA, vision exam, entering vitals, etc.)Transferring and preparing of specialty labs for Hepatitis C and HIVConducting PDSAs on QI goals in partnership with care teamsManages lab only schedule in conjunction with MA SupervisorAssisting provider with invasive procedures i.e. orthopedic injections, incision and drainsMay assist in taking retinal photos for diabetic retinal examsComplete MAT (medication assisted treatment) screenings and urinary analysisResponding to patient emergencies along with care team, i.e. taking vitals, documenting interventionsAdministering in-house urgent medications upon provider written order, i.e. clonidine, insulin, albuterol nebulizedCompleting preventative medicine templates, i.e. asthma, diabetesAdministers standardized assessment tools, i.e. GAD 7, PHQ9Assist provider with annual wellness examsConduct MHLA chart audits to ensure compliance with MHLA guidelinesPerforms medication reconciliation with patientsManaging adult vaccine inventories and tracking supply chainTracking fridge excursions in conjunction with MA SupervisorsManaging fridge data loggers and temperaturesMaintaining mini-medication kit supplyAssisting with scheduling follow-up appointments for patientsCOVID-19 related duties and responsibilities include the following:Processing receipt of vaccinesMonitoring and logging temperatures to ensure stabilityPreparing vaccines for transportAdministering vaccines at the supervision of providerLogging patient demographics for submission to state/federal agenciesProviding patient education materials (EUA, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be CPR certified. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or (GED), Current Medical Assistant certificate/diploma, Phlebotomy training; proficiency a plus, Computer and electronic medical record experience a plus. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred; requirement for Spanish may vary depending on clinic site. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations, where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Medical Assistant Certificate/DiplomaCPR Certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to carriers of contagious diseases such as TB, AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The employee will encounter acutely mentally ill patients. The employee may have to deal with irate and irrational clients who may or may not be under the influence of mind-altering substances such as cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK STATUS:Full-time, Regular, non-exempt position Medical, Dental, Vision with 403B Retirement Plan with employer match. Please submit resume to April Jones, Recruiter, ajones@lachc.comCompany DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARY:Renders comprehensive health care within the limitations of professional licensing to patients of the Los Angeles Christian Health Centers. Assesses needs and prescribes treatment. Actively supports the mission of LACHC: to follow Christ by loving and serving our neighbors through comprehensive, quality health care. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PRIVILEGES include:Under supervision of staff physician, perform evaluation and treatment of patients in the outpatient setting at Los Angeles Christian Health Centers sites. Assess medical needs and compile care plan, addressing acute needs, chronic conditions, and preventive health maintenance. Assessing needs may include assessment of spiritual, emotional, mental and social needs. Furnish/transmit appropriate medications and treatments. Perform in-office procedures such as incision and drainage, arthrocentesis, nail removal, skin biopsy, and cryotherapy.Productivity standards must be met 17 patients per day.Work within clinical privileges that are clearly delineated either through a practice agreement (Physician Assistant) or Scope of Practice agreement (Nurse Practitioner).Keep accurate, concise, and thorough documentation of all medical history, exam findings, assessment,treatment/interventions, and education.Arrive to work punctually at the start time. Punctual arrival of licensed providers is essential for the processing and preparation of patients.Complete documentation and lock progress notes in a timely manner. The clinic requirement is to lock all progress notes within 7 calendar days.Review and electronically sign off on all laboratory results, diagnostic results, and outside consult notes in a timely manner, ensuring patient is contacted for follow up if clinically appropriate.Initiate and follow through on specialist referrals and e-consults (electronic consults), communicating with specialist providers as necessary, in the provision of whole- person care.In a “float” capacity, serve patients empaneled to other providers as Primary Care Providers. Work with the care team and other staff at LACHC to serve as a patient-centered medical home for our patients.During and after covering shifts for primary care providers, communicate with the primary care providers about follow up needed for particular patients, to ensure ongoing care by the primary care provider and their clinical care team.If maintaining their own patient panel at a given site, serve as the primary care provider for a panel of patients. As a provider, work with a care team and other staff at LACHC to serve as a patient- centered medical home for our patients.Conjointly supervise medical assistants along with the Medical Assistant supervisor.Participate in LACHC meetings including morning “team huddles”, Provider Meetings, and All-Staff Meetings. Actively participate in spiritual care for patients and staff which may include prayer, and referral to community resources.Provide compassionate care for patients who, depending on the clinic site, are predominately homeless, may suffer from mental illness, and often lack resources to care well for themselves.Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities at LACHC, including teaching other providers on selected topics, implementing team- based care, participating in peer reviews, evaluating clinical performance measures, and implementing improvements using a Plan-Do-Study-Act method of stepwise changes.Meet productivity standards for outpatient primary care at LACHC, including an expectation of 17 patients seen per usual 8 hour day; actual productivity may vary per site, and depending on type of visit (in person vs. virtual (Telehealth, telephonic or audio-video).Periodically serve “on call” for the clinic, answering urgent phone calls from patients or other agencies and responding to critical lab results in the off-hours for one week approximately every 10-15 weeks.Network with other health care agencies and county facilities.Assist in provision of health screenings (including TB, diabetes, hypertension) at outreach events.Maintain active enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and other payor programs as needed for clinical operations, completing credentialing paperwork in a timely manner to remain actively enrolled in these programs.Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provider BLS certification (includes CPR certification) required.Medical Spanish required, conversational Spanish preferred. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Licensed to practice medicine in California as a Physician Assistant or as a Nurse Practitioner with Furnishing Number. A copy of the California License and DEA license are required. EDUCATION:Two years of college. Four year degree preferred. Two to three years of healthcare experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to carriers of contagious diseases such as TB, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The employee may have to deal with irate and irrational clients who may or may not be under the influence of mind-altering substances such as cocaine, marijuana, alcohol etc. WORK STATUSFull-time, Non-Exempt position with Medical, Dental, Vision and 403B retirement plan with employer match. Equal Opportunity Employer. Will consider candidates with criminal histories. Submit resume to April Jones ajones@lachc.comCompany DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.
Job DescriptionJob Description GASTRONENTEROLOGIST (Part Time) SUMMARYRenders comprehensive health care within the limitations of professional licensing to patients of the Los Angeles Christian Health Centers. Assesses needs and prescribes treatment. Compassionately and competently provides primary and preventive health care to all patients, including patients with acute and chronic illnesses, substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. Provides clinical supervision to Advanced Practice Providers working on our provider team. Actively supports the mission of LACHC: to follow Christ by loving and serving our neighbors through comprehensive, quality health care. Embraces and embodies our clinic values of Christlikeness, accessibility, justice, excellence, unity and kindness. ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PRIVILEGES include:Perform evaluation and treatment of patients in the outpatient setting at Los Angeles Christian Health Centers sites. Assess medical needs and compile care plans, addressing acute needs, chronic conditions, and preventive health maintenance. Furnish/transmit appropriate medications and treatments. Perform in-office procedures such as incision and drainage, arthrocentesis, nail removal, skin biopsy, cryotherapy, joint injections and additional subspecialty procedures per subspecialists.Gastroenterologist highly skilled specialists with a comprehensive understanding of all gastroenterological conditions and treatment options.Consulting with patients to understand their health concernsPerforming specialized tests to diagnose patientsDetermining proper courses of treatmentConsulting with a patient’s primary doctorAnalyzing patient historical dataConsulting with other specialists, such as oncologists, in one case of cancer.Performing endoscopic procedures to inspect internal organsPerforming x-ray, MRI, and ultrasound scanningPerforming surgery in the digestive tractKeep accurate, concise, and thorough documentation of all medical history, exam findings, assessment, treatment/interventions, and education.Arrive at work punctually at the start time. Punctual arrival of licensed providers is essential for the processing and preparation of patients.Complete documentation and lock progress notes in a timely manner. The clinic’s requirement is to lock all progress notes within 3 calendar days.Review and electronically sign off on all laboratory results, diagnostic results, and outside consult notes in a timely manner, ensuring patient is contacted for follow up if clinically appropriate.Initiate and follow through on specialist referrals and e-consults (electronic consults), communicating with specialist providers as necessary, in the provision of whole- person care.Follow through on all sub specialist referrals and e-consults (electronic consults),communicating with additional staff to coordinate. Provide recommendations for follow up sub specialist providers as necessary, provide assistance in the provision of whole person care. Ensure x-ray and other images are ordered completed and interpreted if medically indicated.Serve as the subspecialist in patient care, or, if a physical therapist, centered medical home for our patients. primary care physician for a panel of patients, working with a care team and other staff at LACHC to serve as a patient- centered medical home for our patients.Clinically supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) employed that LACHC if needed..This includes and reporting findings to the Chief Medical Officer.This includes ongoing clinical supervision of designated APPs and as-needed clinical supervision of other APPs.Conjointly supervise medical assistants/nurses to improve care team efficiency and efficacy, along with Medical Assistant Supervisor.Participate in LACHC meetings including morning “team huddles”, Provider Meetings, and All-Staff Meetings.Actively participate in spiritual care for patients and staff which may include prayer and referral to community resources.Provide compassionate, competent care for patients who, depending on the clinic site, may experience homelessness, may suffer from mental illness or substance use disorder, and often lack resources to care well for themselves.If seeing adult patients, may be asked to complete waiver training to provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in order to care for patients with substance use disorder.Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities at LACHC, including teaching other providers on selected topics, implementing team- based care, participating in peer reviews, evaluating clinical performance measures, and implementing improvements using a Plan-Do-Study-Act method of stepwise changes.Meet productivity standards for outpatient primary care at LACHC, including an expectation of 18 patients seen per usual 8-hour day for usual face- to -face visitsUp to 16 hours per week.. Standards may vary for diverse types of visits, i.e. TeleMedicine visits.Periodically serve “on call” for the clinic, answering urgent phone calls from agencies.Network with other health care agencies and county facilities as needed or requested.Maintain active enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and other payor programs as needed for clinical operations, completing credentialing paperwork in a timely manner to remain actively enrolled in these programs.Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bilingual Spanish preferred. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSLicensed to practice physical therapy if a physical therapist. A copy of license is needed.A physician subspecialist will need a license in California.BC/BE. Dermatology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology and a copy of California License and DEA license are required. Provider BLS certification (includes CPR certification) is also required.Medical degree.Completion of a three-year internal residencyCompletion of a three-year gastroenterology fellowshipAttainment of certification from the American Board ofInternal MedicineProficiency in performing endoscopic and colonoscopy proceduresProficiency with X-Rays, MRIs, and ultrasound scanning.Attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGood interpersonal skills PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK STATUS:Part-time, Regular, Non-exempt position 403B Retirement Plan with employer match. Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider candidates with criminal history. Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Medical Assistant will work within their scope as defined by state and federal guidelines. The MA will work in the street medicine setting to provide quality and compassionate care to people experiencing homelessness. The MA communicates effectively with all members of the team including but not limited to providers, fellow MA’s, nurses, provider, patient navigators and patient registration specialists. Demonstrates Christ-like behavior and attitude in all job duties and responsibilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes but are not limited to the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)Conjointly supervised by MA Supervisor, Physicians and/or Mid-Level Providers.Participates in daily huddles with fellow street team members as well as partner agency case managers to coordinate areas for outreach and to anticipate what is needed for the day’s schedulePerforms or oversees intake process (vitals, medication review, medical history, proper completion of forms and templates in eCW etc.).Fills lab orders (venipuncture, urinalysis, blood testing, blood sugar, etc.) for both in house and send out lab tests processing and preparing specimens for pick up by the lab each day.Provide evidence based educational handouts per provider and order set direction, advising patients to ask the nurse or provider any questions they may have.Administer medications within scope - injections, nebulized meds, etc.Thoroughly documents all intake information and procedures in patient’s chart in the EMR.Understands how role fits into a Patient Centered Medical Home model of careAssists providers and/or RNs during patient street encounters when needed (e.g. taking vital signs, completing wound care, etc.)Ensures street medicine backpack(s) are well stocked with supplies.Tracks expiration dates of street medicine medication and other supplies.Maintains proper specifications for equipment and cleans equipment as needed (e.g. daily check of refrigerator temperatures, monthly calibrating, etc).Maintains logs as directed for various things like vaccine fridge temperatures, supply checkWill assist to cover multiple street medicines sites as needed.Added job duties and responsibilitiesTranslation (English to Spanish) for providers and/or nursesFront office responsibilities on street teams as needed: assist Street Medicine Patient Registration Specialist to maintain adequate paperwork needed for patient chart; assist patient with completing forms; verifying eligibility, creating patient chart in ECW and entering appropriate patient information, transporting luggage and/or back pack on street teamCommunicating with referral coordinators regarding patient referralsManaging CAIR2 accounts, verifying CAIR2 and ECW immunization discrepanciesAssisting providers with any needed exams for patient disability/GR requirements (UA, vision exams, vitals)Transferring and preparing of specialty labs for Hepatitis C and HIVConducting PDSAs on QI goals in partnership with care teamsAssisting provider with invasive procedures i.e. such as incision and drainsComplete MAT (medication assisted treatment) screenings and urinary analysisResponding to patient emergencies along with street medicine team, i.e. taking vitals, documenting interventionsAdministering urgent street medications upon provider order, i.e. clonidine, insulin, albuterol nebulized. MA will conduct verbal and visual verification with Provider while on street.Conduct MHLA chart audits to ensure compliance with MHLA guidelinesPerforms medication reconciliation with patientsManaging adult vaccine inventories and tracking supply chainTracking fridge excursions in conjunction with Street Team Care Coordinator and MA SupervisorManaging fridge data loggers and temperaturesMaintaining mini-medication kit supplyAssisting with scheduling follow-up appointments for patients as neededQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be CPR certified.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or (GED), Current Medical Assistant certificate/diploma, Phlebotomy training; proficiency a plus, Computer and electronic medical record experience a plus. Must have valid Driver’s License and insurance.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred; requirement for Spanish may vary depending on street medicine site.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations, where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Current Medical Assistant Certificate/DiplomaCPR Certification required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in outdoor settings. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to carriers of contagious diseases such as TB, AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The employee will encounter acutely mentally ill patients. The employee may have to deal with irate and irrational clients who may or may not be under the influence of mind-altering substances such as cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, etc.Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider candidates with criminal histories. Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Medical Assistant will work within their scope as defined by state and federal guidelines. The MA will work in the street medicine setting to provide quality and compassionate care to people experiencing homelessness. The MA communicates effectively with all members of the team including but not limited to providers, fellow MA’s, nurses, provider, patient navigators and patient registration specialists. Demonstrates Christ-like behavior and attitude in all job duties and responsibilities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes but are not limited to the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)Conjointly supervised by MA Supervisor, Physicians and/or Mid-Level Providers.Participates in daily huddles with fellow street team members as well as partner agency case managers to coordinate areas for outreach and to anticipate what is needed for the day’s schedulePerforms or oversees intake process (vitals, medication review, medical history, proper completion of forms and templates in eCW etc.).Fills lab orders (venipuncture, urinalysis, blood testing, blood sugar, etc.) for both in house and send out lab tests processing and preparing specimens for pick up by the lab each day.Provide evidence based educational handouts per provider and order set direction, advising patients to ask the nurse or provider any questions they may have.Administer medications within scope - injections, nebulized meds, etc.Thoroughly documents all intake information and procedures in patient’s chart in the EMR.Understands how role fits into a Patient Centered Medical Home model of careAssists providers and/or RNs during patient street encounters when needed (e.g. taking vital signs, completing wound care, etc.)Ensures street medicine backpack(s) are well stocked with supplies.Tracks expiration dates of street medicine medication and other supplies.Maintains proper specifications for equipment and cleans equipment as needed (e.g. daily check of refrigerator temperatures, monthly calibrating, etc).Maintains logs as directed for various things like vaccine fridge temperatures, supply checkWill assist to cover multiple street medicines sites as needed.Added job duties and responsibilitiesTranslation (English to Spanish) for providers and/or nursesFront office responsibilities on street teams as needed: assist Street Medicine Patient Registration Specialist to maintain adequate paperwork needed for patient chart; assist patient with completing forms; verifying eligibility, creating patient chart in ECW and entering appropriate patient information, transporting luggage and/or back pack on street teamCommunicating with referral coordinators regarding patient referralsManaging CAIR2 accounts, verifying CAIR2 and ECW immunization discrepanciesAssisting providers with any needed exams for patient disability/GR requirements (UA, vision exams, vitals)Transferring and preparing of specialty labs for Hepatitis C and HIVConducting PDSAs on QI goals in partnership with care teamsAssisting provider with invasive procedures i.e. such as incision and drainsComplete MAT (medication assisted treatment) screenings and urinary analysisResponding to patient emergencies along with street medicine team, i.e. taking vitals, documenting interventionsAdministering urgent street medications upon provider order, i.e. clonidine, insulin, albuterol nebulized. MA will conduct verbal and visual verification with Provider while on street.Conduct MHLA chart audits to ensure compliance with MHLA guidelinesPerforms medication reconciliation with patientsManaging adult vaccine inventories and tracking supply chainTracking fridge excursions in conjunction with Street Team Care Coordinator and MA SupervisorManaging fridge data loggers and temperaturesMaintaining mini-medication kit supplyAssisting with scheduling follow-up appointments for patients as neededQUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be CPR certified.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or (GED), Current Medical Assistant certificate/diploma, Phlebotomy training; proficiency a plus, Computer and electronic medical record experience a plus. Must have valid Driver’s License and insurance.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred; requirement for Spanish may vary depending on street medicine site.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations, where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Current Medical Assistant Certificate/DiplomaCPR Certification required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in outdoor settings. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to carriers of contagious diseases such as TB, AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The employee will encounter acutely mentally ill patients. The employee may have to deal with irate and irrational clients who may or may not be under the influence of mind-altering substances such as cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, etc.Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider candidates with criminal histories. Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARYThe Housing Coordinator will support and promote LACHC’s mission to follow Christ by loving and serving our neighbors through comprehensive, quality healthcare.The Housing Coordinator will provide intensive housing-focused care management services to patients experiencing homelessness and chronic homelessness under the Medi-Cal Community Supports programming. The Housing Coordinator is responsible for working directly with patients to complete comprehensive housing assessments, develop collaborative housing goal plans, to secure permanent housing, and provide intensive support for up to one year after move-in.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include:· Participate in high-touch, in-person, outreach strategies to continually engage with patients referred for Housing Coordination and/or Tenancy Support Services.· Working knowledge of Housing First and tenant rights under Fair Housing.· Clear understanding of nonprofit and community resources for individuals experiencing homelessness in Service Planning Area (SPA) 4.· Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction strategies, including certification is Narcan administration.· Synthesize complex information from assessments, trainings, and research to implement up-to-date, evidence-based interventions for impactful housing navigation and tenancy support.· Demonstrable expertise in condition(s), and strategies to assist the Medi-Cal Enhanced Care Management populations of focus: Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness; High Utilizers; Adults with Serious Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder; Incarcerated and Transitioning to the Community; Individuals at Risk for Institutionalization and Eligible for Long Term Care.· Maintain updated progress notes, assessments, and data in the Electronic Health Record.· Complete necessary and accurate Medi-Cal billing in the Electronic Health Record for services provided.· Apply critical thinking skills and sound decision-making capabilities, often under pressure and in complex situations· Ability to remain flexible, responsive, accessible, and adaptable.Housing Navigation· Collaborate with patients facing homelessness to discuss the housing processes, options, and eligibility, tailored to the patient’s preferences and needs.· Enter all appropriate data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), following the criteria set out by HUD for data elements and the workflows set by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).· Assist patients to navigate the Coordinated Entry System.· Complete and record VI-SPDAT assessments.· In addition to VI-SPDAT assessments, conduct an annual Risk Assessment and Housing Goal Plan to guide service needs and strategic interventions, including contributing needs to secure and maintain housing.· Understanding of application, approval, and terms of housing vouchers available to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness; assist eligible patients in applying to vouchers for rental assistance.· Work collaboratively with patients’ Lead Care Managers to provide updates, progress, and barrier(s) to stable, permanent housing.· Provide patient assistance with obtaining copies of birth certificates, identification, and other documentation, as needed, for successful housing entry.· Provide community-based accompaniment services to clients as needed.· Explore alternative housing settings and resources, such as low-income housing, independent application processes for supportive housing opportunities, shared housing, interim/bridge settings, and shelter availability.· Identify and work with community resources, coalitions, projects, and partnerships to ensure seamless access to and delivery of housing support services.· Support patients with the housing application process for housing voucher(s) and/or Permanent Supportive Housing requirements.Tenancy Support· Assist patients in increasing income; educate patients on establishing and maintaining a personal budget for housing maintenance.· Conduct in-home visits to ensure patient safety and wellness.· Provide assistance with transition to housing, including helping to orient patient to apartment expectations, upkeep, and navigation of community resources.· Provide support and intervention with property managers to ensure collaboration, avoid eviction, crisis intervention, patient wellness, and advocacy in the success of tenancy.· Educate patients and landlords, as needed, on Fair Housing Regulations and accommodation needs, including unit modification(s).· Remain accessible to both patients and landlords in order to address concerns, engage in problem solving, and avoid possible eviction.· Assist with annual re-certification needs.· Ensure accurate documentation of services in the Electronic Health Record.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.CPR Certification required.Bi-lingual Spanish preferredEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCETwo years of relevant case management experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from a four-year college or university is preferred. Prior experience working with individuals experiencing homeless, substance use, physical health conditions, and/or mental health conditions.COMPUTER KNOWLEDGEExperience with Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Experience with HMIS and CHAMP databases preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSFamiliarity with medical terms and operations of clinics is useful.Proficiency in English required, Bi-lingual/ Bi-literal Spanish is preferred.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as totals, proportions and percentages.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to independently make decisions in high-pressure situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to carriers of contagious diseases. The employee may have to deal with irate and irrational clients who may or may not be under the influence of mind-altering substances such as cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, etc. The employee will have access to patient charts which contain confidential information about medical conditions and other personal matters. The employee must display a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. WORK STATUS: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt position with Medical, Dental, Vision and 403B Retirement Plan with Employer match. We are an equal opportunity employer. We will consider candidates with criminal histories. Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.Company DescriptionThe Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) opened in 1995 with a handful of staff but a big vision to render hope and healing through healthcare to the thousands of homeless and low-income residents living in Los Angeles. Today, 180 staff members serve the County's most vulnerable populations from our two full-time health centers in Skid Row and Boyle Heights. We also provide comprehensive medical care at our part-time satellite clinics hosted by our community partners throughout Downtown Los Angeles.
