Medical Liaison

Owensboro, KY

Full Time

Entry Level

Do you have a passion for youth? Do you want to see every child have a bright future, no matter their past? Join the team at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH). We see lives change every day!

Why work for us:

KyUMH has over 150 years of experience serving youth who have experienced trauma. We have a strong team culture, centered around helping our clients find healing through professional therapeutic interventions.

You Will Receive:

Paid training
Free Employee Assistance Program
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance;
403b retirement plan with 3% match
Paid time off for sick time, vacation, and mental health care
Nine paid holidays
Tuition assistance after six months of full-time employment
Paid maternity/parental leave after one year of full-time employment

About this position:

Location: Owensboro, KY
Compensation: $21.93 per hour
Hours: First shift, 40 hours per week as scheduled

The Medical Liaison ensures safe transportation of clients to medical appointments and facilitates clear communication between clients and medical providers. The Medical Liaison must be fluent in Spanish and English and will be required to obtain the Certified Medical Interpreter certification within six months of hire.

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma
One year experience in child welfare care or human services field.
Fluent in English and Spanish - written and verbal communication.
Candidate will be required to complete the Certified Medical Interpreter training when offered and obtain certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience in medical field related to medical terminology
Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and/or unaccompanied children and adolescents .

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1. An annual influenza immunization (or provide a medical or religious exemption).
2. Documentation of receiving or having immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox).
3. Documentation of receiving or agreeing to a Tdap booster.

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Federal and state fingerprint background reports, driving record, sex offender registry and abuse reports will be required if selected for pre-hire screening.
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a. any civil or criminal convictions, charges, arrests, investigations, or adjudications;
b. engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or inappropriate sexual behavior, a crime involving a minor, or any violent crime;
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