Family Advocate (medical Assistant)- Kingman

Nest Health, P.C.

Job Overview

Location

Bullhead City, Arizona

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Family Advocate (FA) is a vital member of the Nest Health interdisciplinary care team who has training and experience as a Medical Assistant (MA).
• The FA provides direct patient care to adults and children in the home setting (under the supervision of an authorized clinician) and has lived experience with the communities served by Nest Health.
• The FA coordinates services delivered by Nest Health and helps refer to external social care providers that address the social drivers of health.
• The FA participates in outreach efforts to Nest families.
• Provide direct patient care and support for a panel of patients in the home setting, including taking vital signs, updating patient history, collecting lab specimens, and assisting with exams.
• Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications and/or vaccinations.
• Interview patients and record medical history including standardized screening questionnaires.
• Assist providers in procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Adhere to infection control standards, including hand hygiene, use of PPE, and isolation of patients with known infectious disease.
• Complete accurate EMR documentation of patient information and services provided per the requirements of Nest Health.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist in patient registration, administrative workflows, and prior authorization approvals.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities, including sending/receiving/scanning medical records, obtaining diagnostic reports, hospital notes & referral information, completing forms/requisitions, managing the charting process & sending specimens to labs.
• Actively participate in all compliance-related matters, including equipment, laboratory tests, medications, and vaccine inventory.
• Provide information and assistance through advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on availability and eligibility of health and social care services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to proactively contact families and ensure they are connected to the providers, resources, support they need to meet their family health goals.
• Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families, including explaining program details to potential families.

🎯 Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Fluency in English is required for this position
• High School Diploma or equivalent required: 1-3 years of relevant experience
• US work authorization
• Vital Signs and phlebotomy experience: 1 year
• EMR Systems experience: 1 year
• Active BLS certification
• Experience in counseling, community work or community health activities in a government agency or community-based organization engaged in providing services to the public, assisting members of the community in obtaining services is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• IMPORTANT LOCATION EXTRACTION:
• city: Bullhead City
• region: Arizona
• country_code: US
• is_remote: false
• IMPORTANT CATEGORIZATION:
• The job posting is categorized as 'HR & Recruiting'
• The most specific child category is 'Medical Assistant'
• The parent category is 'HR & Recruiting'
• Confidence: 0.95
• Reasoning: The job posting is categorized as 'HR & Recruiting' because the job title is 'Family Advocate (Medical Assistant)' and the job description involves providing direct patient care and support, as well as coordinating services and referring to external social care providers. The most specific child category is 'Medical Assistant' because the job posting requires a Medical Assistant program completion and experience in phlebotomy and EMR systems. The parent category is 'HR & Recruiting' because the job posting involves human resources and recruitment activities.

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About Nest Health, P.C.

Nest Health, P.C. operates primary-care clinics and pediatric practices in Houston and Dallas, Texas. The company offers same-day appointments, in-house labs, and 24/7 messaging with care teams. Services include family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, and chronic-disease management. Patients pay a monthly membership fee instead of traditional insurance copays, aiming for transparent pricing and longer appointment times. Physicians use an electronic health record system integrated with patient portals, and the company provides home visits and telehealth options for select services.

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