Community CaraMedic

HCA Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing community health as a Community CaraMedic. In this impactful role, you'll deliver advanced health services to underserved patients, ensuring equitable access to care. Collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to address patient needs and improve their quality of life. With a focus on continuous education and community support, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. Embrace this opportunity to unlock your potential and contribute to a healthier future for all!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Free Counseling Services

Referral Services

Colleague Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time active paramedic level experience required.
• Completion of Nationally Recognized Community Paramedic Educational Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and advanced health services to underserved populations.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary care team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Wound Management

Telehealth Consults

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Associate’s degree in EMS

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Community CaraMedic with Mission Health Partners you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Mission Health Partners, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Mission Health Partners family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Community CaraMedic to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Role Summary: The Community CaraMedic is a specialized Mobile Integrated Healthcare Provider that operates in an expanded role to provide an array of routine and advanced health services to underserved and/or medically fragile patient populations. CaraMedics are responsible for provision of care in the patients home setting by using assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques in accordance with the policies, protocols and procedures of department. They will demonstrate sensitivity to needs of culturally diverse populations by providing appropriate sound judgement in a professional manner in order to coordinate care, to remove barriers in accessing and appropriately utilizing health services and supervise patient care. The CaraMedic serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team comprised of Physicians, PA’s, Nurses, Pharmacists, Case managers Social Workers, Respiratory Therapists and other specialists. In this role the CaraMedic works collaboratively with the patient and these stakeholders to assist in identifying and addressing gaps in the patient’s care, access to care, transitions of care, patient safety and to enhance their overall resiliency and quality of life. The CaraMedic Performs a variety advanced services including advanced patient assessment and screening, medication review, venipuncture involved in the collection of blood specimens for laboratory analysis, and medication/fluid administration. They may also perform wound management and pulmonary function testing along with initiating telehealth consults. The CaraMedic ensures proper patient care by prioritizing physician orders and through a robust performance improvement process that allows the CaraMedic Team to adapt to ever-changing patient needs. The CaraMedic serves as an advocate and educator for the patients, their families and for the community in ensuring the highest possible health equity.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education:Associate’s degree in EMS or related field, Completion of Nationally Recognized Community Paramedic Educational Program within 18 months of hiring , Must complete and maintain continuing education or re-certification class as required by NC OEMS for re-credentialing.
• Preferred Education:Bachelors Degree in EMS, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or any other degree with a focus on community/population health or disease education. Completion of Nationally Recognized Community Paramedic Educational Program.
• Required License:North Carolina Paramedic certification, UMBC CCEMT-P certification, IBSC Community Paramedic certification within one year of hire, North Carolina driver’s license or must procure one within 30 days of employment unless an out-of-state commuter. Must have at least two years of satisfactory driving experience and be at least 25 years of age. Must meet insurance guidelines, current status in Healthcare Provider BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP ITLS or PHTLS, NCOEMS certified Level I EMS Instructor. AMLS or GEMS and CIT training within 12 months of hiring.
• Preferred License:National Registry, IBSC Community Paramedic certification.
• Required Experience:Two years of full time active paramedic level primary EMS or Critical Care transport service experience or combination thereof.
• Preferred Experience:Three to five years of full time active paramedic level primary EMS or Critical Care transport service experience or combination thereof.

Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is based in Asheville, North Carolina, and is the state’s sixth largest health system. Mission Health is consistently named one of the nation’s Top 15 Health Systems by IBM Watson Health and is the only health system in North Carolina to achieve this recognition. Mission Health operates six hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers, post-acute care provider CarePartners, long-term acute care provider Asheville Specialty Hospital and the region’s only dedicated Level II trauma center. With approximately 12,000 colleagues and 2,000 volunteers, Mission Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people of western North Carolina.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Community CaraMedic opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.