Residential Care Medical Financial Specialist

Pittsburgh Mercy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Care Medical Financial Specialist to provide essential support to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Serious Mental Illness. In this dynamic role, you will coordinate medical appointments, manage medications, and develop personalized care plans while advocating for residents' needs. Your empathetic approach and strong communication skills will be vital in creating a safe and supportive environment. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and making a meaningful impact in the community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403B Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in social services.
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive an organization vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage medications and take residents to appointments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Act as an advocate for residents, liaising with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Empathy

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

coordinate all medical and financial appts between judith, siesta, and ranchview

Position Purpose:

The Residential Care Medical Financial Specialist position provides assistance and training to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Serious Mental Illness in an apartment/home setting. We’re looking for people who have experience developing and mentoring a team, and who believe in a strengths-based approach, and use positive practices to help guide their everyday activities. The Medical Financial is the person that schedules and carries out all medical appointments. You’ll be ensuring the health and safety of up to 12 people served in their home setting. A high level of communication and strong documentations skills are a must, along with strong relationship building with both internal and external providers and resources.

What You Will Do:

• Manage medications, take residents to appointments, follow up with doctors’ orders, interact with family members, and communicate with all members of the ISP team.
• Individualized Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans based on thorough assessments, collaborating with residents, their families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure personalized and effective support.
• Emotional and Behavioral Support: Offer empathetic and responsive support to individuals facing emotional or behavioral challenges, employing effective communication and de-escalation techniques to create a calm and safe environment.
• Advocacy and Collaboration: Act as an advocate for residents, liaising with external agencies, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and holistic care. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address residents' evolving needs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalence and 1 year of paid social services work experience
• Valid Driver License and ability to drive an organization vehicle
• Access to transportation travel locally
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical/TB
• Must successfully pass Department of Public Welfare Medication Training within 90 days of employment

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Benefits start Day 1 of employment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!!

Schedule: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position

• Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm

About Pittsburgh Mercy
We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse, Physical health needs, Intellectual disabilities, and Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.