Clinical Specialist - Southern California

Clinical Specialist - Southern California

At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first – our residents and team members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day. And it's all powered by Yoi Shigoto, a Japanese concept that translates to "good, quality work." It's more than a mantra. It's part of our company-wide commitment to build trust, set high standards, and develop potential in ourselves and others!

Whether you're looking for a flexible, part-time job or the pathway to a lasting career, you'll find it here at MBK Senior Living–and a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you'll enjoy:

-Impacting lives and building lasting relationships

-Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care

-A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your

success

-A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service

-Competitive salaries

-Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive

Director in Training Programs

-Education loan assistance & scholarships

-Financial and legal services

-Team Member discounts

-Health and Wellness resources

Full-time benefits include:

-Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%

-Childcare and eldercare assistance

-Flexible spending accounts

If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact, find purpose and joy, and receive the training, tools, and support to reach your career goals – look no further, apply today!

Job Description

This is a traveling position, and the candidate can reside anywhere in Southern California and use the nearest community as a home base.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Specialist will be assigned to various MBK Senior Living communities as determined by the VP of Clinical Services (VPCS) to provide coverage in the absence of a community Director of Health Services (DHS).  While assigned to a specific community, this position reports to that community’s Executive Director (ED) and serves as a liaison with hospital personnel, physicians, community organizations and other health-related service agencies to provide quality care to our assisted living residents. Additionally, they are responsible for coordination of care with outside agencies, communication with families and managing a clinical team. Developing plans of care personalized to the residents’ needs and communicated to the care team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, set performance goals and timelines, monitor performance, and provide coaching for the Health Services team.
• Train, assign and supervise Medication Technicians.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 100% travel to and work in assigned communities within the MBK Senior Living portfolio for short- and long-term assignments of varying lengths.
• Assess systems and compliance within assigned communities and work with the Executive Director or Regional Director of Operations to make corrections as needed to ensure compliance with policies and state regulations.
• Conduct and coordinate assessments / evaluations of potential residents and make recommendations for admission in accordance with current rules, regulations, and community policies and procedures that govern resident assessment.
• Conduct and/or approve routinely scheduled re-assessments and change of condition assessments in a timely manner.
• Draft initial individualized Service Plans and update based on schedule and change of condition for residents and review with responsible parties and Executive Director.
• Alert Executive Director, Neighborhood Directors, family members and others (as necessary) of any changes in residents’ physical or emotional health and institute interventions as appropriate.
• Assess the community’s ability to meet resident needs under licensure and collaborate with the Executive Director on plans to retain the residents or move them to a higher level of care when necessary.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships and effective communication with families and service providers.
• Perform all administrative duties accurately and timely including expense reporting, submission of invoices, team member evaluations, etc.
• Coordinate prescription orders with doctors’ offices, as well as pharmacy delivery of medications including oversight of the central storage, tracking and delivery of medications, and ensuring the Medication Administration Records are completed according to company policy and State regulations.
• Responsible for the overall health, safety, and wel