4 jobs found in lynwood

AltaMed Health Services We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Medical Escort US-CA-Lynwood Job ID: 2020-9162 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Clinical Services Lynwood - PACE Overview Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Medical Escort or PACE Center Manager, the Medical Escort will assist and accompany PACE participants to outside center appointments and provide personal care and assistance in the activities of daily living such as toileting and eating. Responsibilities Escort participant to external appointments. Prepare patient at Center or aid in pick-up of patient from home. Ensure participant safety and comfort while at the outside appointment. Provide personal care and assistance in the activities of daily living such as toileting and eating while at the outside appointment. Dress/undress patient, transfer and/or assist patient to chair/bed, and translate and interpret for patient while at outside appointment. Provide assistance with other departments at the Center as directed. Notify clinical staff of their participant observations to ensure appropriate assessment of any potential abnormality and facilitation of any future care needs. Coordinate and communicate with the Transportation Department for timely appointment retrieval and return. Aid with reminder calls to patients. Ensure completion and return of appropriate referrals and follow-up. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required. Have a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population including a Primary Care Physician (PCP) Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese depending on location preferred. PI117509450

Full-Time Dispensing Nurse – LPN/LVN BAART is looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to dispense prescribed medications as part of a treatment team in partnership with Physicians and Nursing Supervisors. The dispensing nurse also shares responsibility of maintaining dispensing equipment, managing medication inventory and reporting patient treatment information. An ideal dispensing nurse candidate works cooperatively with supervisory counseling staff and demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Administer daily medication to patients in accordance with program policy and medical protocols, including Methadone and Suboxone Use automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump and maintain dispensing equipment Produce and maintain appropriate records and reports as required by Company protocol, Federal and State Regulations Ensure compliance with security standards for the distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal regulations Order, receive and stock medication in accordance with DEA and State regulations. (If granted Power of Attorney) Provide daily assessment of patients Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff Other related duties as determined by supervisor Qualifications: Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of California. In CA only, a CA license as a Psychiatric Technician may be substituted for nursing license. Current CPR certification required EMR & computer proficiency desired Experience in chemical dependency preferred, self-motivated and directed, must have a positive attitude toward individuals in substance abuse treatment Benefits: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K) Generous paid time off accrual Excellent growth and development opportunities Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic Here is what you can expect from us: BAART a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life. BAART is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws. PI117480113

Full Time Medical Director Opportunity- La Puente & Lynwood, CA JOB SUMMARY The Medical Director serves as the Physician for one or more narcotic treatment programs (NTP) and primary care clinics in the State of California as designated by BayMark and accepted by Physician. This individual provides patient care, medical evaluation, establishes dosing levels, and interacts as necessary with Federal, state, county & other regulatory bodies. The Medical Director trains & manages subordinate physician extenders and provides health care services directly to patients all under the direction and responsibility of the CEO and Medical Director – OTP. Minimum Qualifications Board Certified Current state licenses & DEA licenses Ability to prescribe methadone & buprenorphine Patient Care Planning and supervising provision of treatment for patients (including regular review and notes in the patient’s record) according to established CSAT and state guidelines with a strong emphasis on quality & customer service. Signs patient record notes Oversees patient care provided by physician extender, signs charts, dosing levels, etc., when applicable Places patients into treatment Oversight of any patient site emergencies Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, documents health history and Examination results to meet Federal and state guidelines and refers patient for care elsewhere when indicated (including appropriate follow up) Medical Director Initiates, alters and terminates replacement narcotic therapy medications following strict protocols meeting the approval of Federal & state guidelines as well as current medical literature for patient care Supervises the administration and dispensing of medications Confers with patient’s private physician as needed Examines staff after on-the-job accidents or injuries as needed Serves as a clinic in-service resource Provides patient education specific to various disease processes within our scope of practice Oversees the continuum of care process for patients Maintains strict patient, employee, company and computer confidentiality PI117479980

AltaMed Health Services We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Social Worker, PACE US-CA-Lynwood Job ID: 2020-9059 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Social Services Lynwood - PACE Overview Provide a psychosocial perspective to the interdisciplinary evaluation, assessment, plan of care, ongoing services, and disenrollment processes of the PACE program. Interventions may include individual participant and/or family contacts, collateral contacts, participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; mobilization of resources; identification and management of behavioral health needs; case management and advocacy; and discharge planning. Use knowledge of social systems and individual behavior to skillfully apply interventions that meet the unique needs of PACE participants and their families. The MSW collaborates as part of the Interdisciplinary Team in efforts to optimize health status and quality of life of the PACE participants. Responsibilities Implement a person-centered approach in the completion of all scheduled and unscheduled psychosocial assessments as required or assigned. Engage participant, family members, and/or caregivers to identify participant’s health goals and expectations. Identify risk factors impacting overall health, and work to mitigate the effects of those for improved functioning and quality of life. Collaborate with IDT members in the design and implementation of individual care plans – by contributing the profession’s unique perspective in identifying and addressing participant needs. Attend and actively participate in all IDT and Care Coordination meetings. Facilitate family conferences to address participant/family needs and to facilitate communication with the IDT. Develop and implement therapeutic support groups, address individual counseling needs, as well as crisis intervention as needs arise. Coordinate the completion of advance life planning documents in cooperation with the PCP, family/caregivers, as applicable. Maintain current information about and create linkage to appropriate community resources (ex. housing, support groups, financial assistance, legal aid, mental health support, etc.) for ongoing advocacy. Complete documentation in medical chart in a timely manner and as required. Keep up-to-date on changing rules and regulations of entitlement programs and facilitate communication with governmental agencies such as Medi- Cal, Medicare, and Social Security. Participate in home visits as deemed necessary by IDT. Conduct discharge planning to promote continuity of care in the event of disenrollment. Consistently adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics, maintain confidentiality, and strive towards service excellence. Attend all team and staff meetings, Participant Council Meetings, or other meetings as assigned. Continue professional development through engagement in educational opportunities to promote the maintenance and improvement of professional competence. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university is required. Two or more years’ experience in case management, social advocacy, and/or mental health – with the geriatric population. Field work/internship may substitute 1 year of experience. Bilingual: Spanish/English, Chinese/English or another second language is strongly preferred. CPR/First Aid certificate is required. PI117141900