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OUTREACH EMT (94000746)
Eskenazi HealthIndianapolis
Full-time
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 m...Show moreLast updated: 11 hours ago
Manager Patient Outreach, IHCI
Community Health NetworkIndianapolis, IN
Full-time
The Innovative Healthcare Collaborative of Indiana (IHCI) is a joint venture between Community Health Network and Deaconess Health System.
Its goal is to support our sponsors and partners in their s...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
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Peer Recovery Specialist - Adult Outpatient Program
Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion CountyIndianapolis, IN, United States
Full-time
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substanc...Show moreLast updated: 11 hours ago
Outreach Care Specialist - CareBridge
Elevance HealthIndianapolis, Indiana
Full-time
This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions (when indicated), providing maximum flexibility and autonomy.This approach promo...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
Community Outreach Coordinator-2 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204-Onsite-Contract Position
Lorven TechnologiesIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Part-time +2
Responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of outreach activities in assigned counties in Indiana that falls within the Overdose Data to Action grant guidelines.Primary responsibili...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Community Outreach & Enrollment Specialist
Phalen Leadership AcademiesIndianapolis, IN, US
Full-time
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About Skilled US At Skilled US, we believe in transforming lives through education and workforce readiness.We operate a full-service, brick-and-mortar adult education campus that blends rigorous in...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
Market Outreach Coordinator
ClearesultIndianapolis IN
Full-time
At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet.
We do that by creating a people-first culture built ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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Assistant Community Manager
Envolve IncIndianapolis, IN, United States
Full-time
Assist in directing and supervision of leasing, maintenance, janitorial, and housekeeping staff.Rent collection and posting Actively work on collecting delinquent rent Process invoices Complete Mov...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
Outreach Executive
Oak Street HealthIndianapolis, Indiana
Full-time
The Outreach Executive (OE) reports to the Sales Manager and is responsible for developing relationships with key businesses and organizations within their assigned territory in order to create pat...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Outreach Specialist Manager
VirtualVocationsSouthport, Indiana, United States
Full-time
A company is looking for an Outreach Specialist Manager to oversee a team of Outreach Specialists in a remote setting.Key Responsibilities Supervise daily operations and performance of Outreach S...Show moreLast updated: 14 hours ago
Community Engagement Specialist
ATCIndianapolis, IN, USA
Full-time
Refugee & International Health Community Engagement Specialist.The purpose of this position is to build a community engagement strategy to address social determinants of health and to advance healt...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Community Health Worker Engagement Specialist
Strive HealthIndianapolis, IN, United States
Full-time
At Strive Health, we're driven by a purpose : transforming the broken kidney care system.Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcom...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
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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.
Essential Functions and 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
Improve 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
Work collaboratively with and effectively within a team
Employees and local resource providers within Marion County
Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs provided.
Manages data entry into the electronic medical record (ePCR)
Associated Job Duties
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
Job Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of organized training in a healthcare field (i.e., EMT-B)
Strong customer service skills required
Excellent patient assessment skills required
Experience with speaking with and educating the public
Passion for public health initiatives or community outreach
Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
Valid Indiana driver’s license that meets Indianapolis EMS’s driving policy requirements
Valid Indiana EMT-B certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be able to relate to a variety of people with different cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and education levels.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, patients and families
Ability to work independently
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
Friendly, outgoing personality
Teaching / Coaching skills
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 general public
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and devise own work patterns / methods; flexible to changing priorities; work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of :
Health care insurance helpful
Crisis intervention skills helpful
Additional training to be provided on :
CCHW
Epic
Medicaid portal
Responsibility
Maintains confidentiality of patient, family, and employee information
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations
Judgment
Employee may work under general supervision and receives general guidance on work priority with substantial employee latitude
Contacts- Internal / External
Regular contact with physicians and medical staff, police, and fire departments to provide and obtain information and instructions.
Regular contact with general public to provide care
Special Effort Required
Lift up to 125 lbs. equally distributed and up to 250 lbs. with assistance
Heavy lifting for sustained periods; heavy and awkward lifting of patients and / or equipment over difficult terrain for several yards; intense strain for short periods of time
Drive an emergency vehicle under emergency conditions and non-emergent conditions
Carry a stair chair 30 yards, up two flights of stairs, then down two flights of stairs with a patient attached
Carry tech box, oxygen equipment bag and ECG monitor up two flights of stairs
Kneel, stoop, bend, crawl, walk and crouch for extended periods of time, on uneven surfaces and confined spaces, including kneeling long enough to perform two hundred chest compressions in 2 minutes
Working Environment
Stressful emergency situations
Works in both a well-lit and properly equipped ambulance and in inadequately lighted spaces with no backup equipment or personnel
Environments involving crowds, noise, and confusion in all temperatures and inclement weather conditions
Daily involvement with hazardous working conditions, chance of serious injury or loss of life