What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Coordinator (Nights) position at Pioneer Human Services?
We are currently looking for a Health Coordinator (Nights) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.
Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years, we have proudly served our clients and customers with quality, professionalism and compassion. We are a nationally recognized social enterprise with multiple business units and diverse facilities across Washington state, dedicated to delivering value to our communities and providing a chance for change.
What you'll do
The Health Coordinator supports the mission of Pioneer by coordinating access to quality and cost-effective integrated health services to clients at Pioneer facilities. This role works closely with internal staff, community providers, pharmacy staff, and facility staff and provider(s) to assist is gathering/relaying necessary information to effectively assess and manage client integrated health needs.
Primary/essential duties are but no limited to:
- Assess individual risk, needs and barriers using validated tools and techniques, assure client and facility safety
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) and skill development
- Interprets and explains program policy and goals to each client as needed through new client orientation.
- Aids in the client's educational process- including conducting health education classes and teaching various aspects of self-care.
- Monitors and records self-administration of medications, verifies MAR for accuracy and errors at shift-change
- Provides a safe and healthy environment which includes maintaining, cleaning, and disposal of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures. For example: cleaning med rooms, defrosting refrigerator, disinfecting vital signs equipment and health services office.
- Assists in maintaining storage of medications, places orders and returns clients medication according to pharmacy services policies.
- Assists clients in meeting health and safety needs in accordance with each individual's stage of recovery as well as program policies.
- Provide basic first aid and first point of contact for emergency service deployment when needed
- Follow provider orders and assist provider in accordance to program policy.
- Gather/relay necessary information regarding physical and behavioral health needs such as health/medication history, self-reported vital signs, diagnoses and/or symptoms.
- Assists Licensed Nurses (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse) with intakes on the admissions unit.
- Ensures coordination of all client physical/behavioral healthcare services on your shift, including telehealth, clinic, outside/visiting provider appointments.
- Coordinate and document client intake and discharge including financial and secured belongings after hours.
- Coordinate both internal and external services and referrals based on provider assessment.
- Support service navigation as the primary liaison for clients
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of service
- Ensure all necessary notifications are completed on your shift.
- Complete all eligibility assessments and follow-up assessments in database
- Ensure all client information is accurate and updated from intake to discharge for continuity of care
- Record routine case notes and touch points documenting progress and services
- Review reports with team to identify service gaps and necessary support services
What you'll bring
- High School diploma or Equivalent
- 1-year experience working in a caregiving related position OR with marginalized populations
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Agency Affiliated Counselor (WAC 246-810-015, and RCW 18.19.210) within 60-days from the date of hire
- First Aid/CPR certification before first independent shift.
- High level of written/verbal communication, and efficiency with independent task management and ability to show attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet navigation.
What we offer
- Medical
- Flexible spending
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- AD&D
- Disability
- Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
- Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
- Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
- Employee recognition programs
- Public transportation discount
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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