Community Paramedic Specialist
6 days ago
Job Summary:
Clackamas County's Public Health Office of Public Health Emergency Services is seeking a Community Paramedic to support the delivery of medical services and connect patients to primary care and other resources.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with community partners on projects such as responses to opioid use and overdoses, behavioral health matters, addressing frequent 911 users, and community engagement to increase access to care.
- Perform the scope of practice of a paramedic, administer patient care consistent with protocols, medical direction, and Public Health policies.
- Examine, screen, treat, and coordinate health services for patients, including initial in-home assessments and ongoing home visits.
- Conduct post-hospital release follow-up care, including general physical exams, history and physical exams related to diagnosed conditions, daily or weekly weight checks, medication accuracy review, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.
- Observe, record, and report to physicians patient conditions, reactions to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents.
- Conduct patient education on diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia, fluid intake, nutrition, substance use disorder, and fall prevention.
- Perform post-injury follow-up, including fall prevention activities such as securing rugs and carpets, assessments for grab bar placements.
- Coordinate appointments and follow-ups with physicians and hospitals.
- Connect individuals to community resources.
- Complete required reports and documentation, compile and use records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning of assigned duties.
- In emergency situations, support Public Health Department Operation Center (DOC), Clackamas County Emergency Operation Center (EOC), and other department emergency operations and responses.
Requirements:
- Minimum of three years of related experience as a practicing Paramedic providing the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
- Oregon Paramedic License (required at time of hire).
- Preferred special qualifications include Community Paramedic (CP-C) Certification, Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) Certification, Oregon Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) Certification, Oregon Community Healthcare Worker Certification, Case Management experience working with allied health, county health, and social services, and Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
- Pre-employment requirements include passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, criminal history check, post-offer physical assessment, and having a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
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