Mobile Patient Care Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
At Claris Health we believe that every individual is a story worth cherishing - a story of hope resilience and the chance for a brighter future. For nearly 50 years weve stood beside individuals and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives offering not just medical care but meeting people where they are. We believe that every individual is worthy of love and deserving of whole-person care.
Growth at Claris isnt just something we aim for - its what we do every day. Whether its ourstate-of-the-art Inglewood facility our mobile clinics bringing care directly to underserved communities or our Reality Check program empowering thousands of students were breaking barriers to healthcare access.
At Claris your ideas matter your work is valued and your impact is real.
CLARIS HEALTH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Patient Care Coordinator-Mobile
Hours: Part-time Non-Exempt
Salary: $27.00 per hour
Location: Throughout Los Angeles County (homebase - West Los Angeles)
Reports to: Patient Services Director
General Description:
The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the off-site Mobile Medical Unit(MMU) operations and will work with community partners and Claris staff to schedule off-siteclinic services food and supply distributions and occasional mobile tours for fundraising andchurch events. The Patient Care Coordinator will provide advocacy case management andreferral services. Other duties include scheduling appointments receiving and directing visitorsresearching and visiting potential new mobile sites and maintaining patient records and clinic logbooks.
Qualifications:
- Agree with and uphold the Claris Health Mission Statement Core Values and Policies and Procedures.
- Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
- Express a desire to help women and families in unintended pregnancies and will not refer or advise a woman to have an abortion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills particularly the ability to work with groups and organizations both internal and external to the corporation.
- Possess the ability to provide leadership and support to other staff members and volunteers.
- Preferably hold at least a Bachelors Degree in counseling or social work and have at least two years relevant work experience in advocacy patient care and management.
- Medical Assistant and phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
PATIENT CARE
- Provide oversight and facilitate coaching case management and advocacy sessions with patients. This includes initial and follow up visits.
- Work closely with medical staff to ensure proper follow-up with all medical patients.
- Oversee all mobile volunteers and serve as a resource and training support.
- Work with Patient Care advocates Parenting Program staff and Therapists at each Claris Health Clinic to ensure appropriate referrals and resources.
- Ensure that patients receive comprehensive and appropriate educational material relating to their specific needs.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Conduct annual volunteer reviews
2. Consistently update the policies and procedures related to the Mobile Medical Unit. Thisincludes daily opening and closing procedures patient care case management and allposition-related manuals logbooks and patient materials.
3. Maintain patient records in the EHR system and all related MMU logbooks(maintenance equipment care etc.)
4. Maintain statistics for grant-related data appointment demographics and quarterlyBoard Reports and anything else needed to highlight the position.
5. Assist drivers in communicating with maintenance facilities for repairs regularmaintenance and other vehicle concerns.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Conduct quality assurance evaluations risk assessments and non-scheduled checks to ensure proper implementation of AAAHC requirements and Claris policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all forms and documents are up to date approved by the board or other appropriate representatives and in compliance with agency and industry standards.
- Conduct on-site safety orientations for new staff members.
- Conduct safety drills for on-site staff members.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- Represent Claris Healths patient services within the local community and at special events fundraising events church fairs mobile clinic tours etc..
- When called upon make presentations on topics such as patient advocacy sharing patient testimonies at fundraising events or church fairs.
- Interface with other community agencies to build relationships to better serve various client needs.
- Maintain relationships with all current mobile site contacts as well as establish new site contacts.
HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Oversee the training (phone scripts intake counseling etc.) and onboarding of new MMUvolunteers.
2. Provide direct supervision of all mobile administrative volunteers.
3. Assist HR personnel with the onboarding of any MMU volunteers.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the Patient Care Coordinator is regularly required to sitstand walk speak and hear. This position requires extensive computer use so the employeemust have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading acomputer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
The Patient Care Coordinator must be able to travel between Claris Health locations and mobileclinic sites and to attend conferences training and other events as required in order to acquireand maintain proficiency in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
Work Environment:
The Claris Health work environments are busy offices. The noise level in the work environmentis usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Our Team Culture
At Claris the teams connections to each other run deep. Whether its sharing a laugh in the break-room or rallying together during a crisis we genuinely support each other - not because its required but because its who we are. Think of us as family. As part of the family youll have the opportunity to offer support to those who need it most. Join us to make a real difference in transforming the lives of those we serve.
Benefits
At Claris Health we believe in taking care of our team the way we care for our community. Full-time employees receive comprehensive health benefits including:
Medical dental and vision coverage (starting the first of the month after 90 days)
Paid holidays PTO and sick leave
Continuing education assistance
Retirement savings through CalSavers
Parental leave
Mental health support
Our Approach to Flexible Work
At Claris Health we believe in the power of collaboration and in-person connection to best serve our patients and communities. While most roles require on-site presence limited telecommuting options may be considered in rare cases based on specific job responsibilities and business needs. Any flexible work arrangements are determined at the discretion of leadership and HR and are not a standard benefit.
Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Claris Healths pay ranges vary based on work location. As part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus as well as annual refresh stock grants. Our team can share more details during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to geography experience skills job duties and business need. For more information regarding Claris Healths comprehensive benefits please send an email to.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Claris Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status military status or any other protected status under applicable federal state or local laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination harassment and retaliation where all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Privacy Statement
At Claris Health we prioritize the privacy and security of our candidates. Claris Health will never ask applicants to apply for positions through any website other than our official career page or directly through our hiring team. Be cautious of fraudulent job postings on third-party sites requesting personal information. Additionally we will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee or for consulting or coaching services as part of our hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting please contact us directly.
Required Experience:
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