Health Advocate - Group Home Services

Hopewell Center is looking for a Health Advocate to support adults receiving Group Home Services. This position helps coordinate healthcare appointments provides transportation and advocacy communicates important healthcare information and makes sure needed follow-up stays on track.

This is not a licensed or certified Medical Assistant position. You do not need to be a nurse or Medical Assistant to be successful in this role.

What Youll Do

As a Health Advocate youll help connect the pieces of each persons healthcare. You will:

• Schedule and coordinate medical dental and other healthcare appointments.

• Transport and accompany individuals to appointments helping them communicate their questions concerns and preferences.

• Prepare appointment information and make sure provider instructions new orders and follow-up needs get back to the appropriate team members.

• Track referrals testing appointments and other healthcare follow-up to help make sure nothing gets missed.

• Review and monitor electronic medication records for complete and accurate information.

• Communicate with healthcare providers families or guardians the Residential RN and other Hopewell team members.

• Maintain accurate and confidential healthcare documentation.

• Help individuals understand and participate in their healthcare decisions while supporting dignity choice and independence.

• Administer medications when assigned and after completing required training and certification.

• Provide direct support as needed and participate in the Residential Services on-call rotation as assigned.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Someone who is organized dependable and good at follow-through .

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with individuals healthcare providers families or guardians and coworkers.

• Basic computer documentation and recordkeeping skills.

• Ability to learn Hopewell procedures and complete required training including medication administration certification.

• Valid drivers license and safe driving record.

• Experience in healthcare human services or direct support is preferred.

• Experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.

About the Schedule

This is a full-time position with travel between Hopewell Group Homes healthcare offices and other community locations. Hours may vary based on appointment and service needs and the position participates in on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Who Might Be a Great Fit

You might be a great fit if youve worked in direct support caregiving healthcare scheduling a medical office human services or another role where youve had to keep track of details while supporting people.

More than anything were looking for someone who can connect the dots someone who communicates well follows through advocates for the people we serve and helps make sure their healthcare needs dont get lost in the shuffle.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time