Medical Assistant & Family Advocate

As the first value-based care provider built for families, Nest is on a mission to make comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care radically accessible to America’s highest risk families.

Founded in 2022 by Former Secretary of Health of Louisiana and practicing OB-GYN, Dr.

Rebekah Gee, and Rebecca Kavoussi, Nest is the first-of-its-kind family-based, in-home, and virtual care model; this includes primary adult and pediatric care, mental health and nutrition support, vaccinations and labs, same-and-next-day acute visits, chronic condition and transitions of care management, social services and navigation, and more.

Nest’s innovative model has resulted in partnerships, unlocking care for thousands of families across our markets.

Nest’s early success has led to national traction across states and payers, laying the groundwork for future expansion to families across the United States.

What does it mean to be a part of a startup?

Working at a healthcare startup can be a unique experience with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that can involve varied workloads, quick changes, and high expectations.

Taking a position at a Healthcare startup allows for the opportunity to be high impact in disrupting the US healthcare system.

You will have the chance to be creative, solution oriented, and have your voice heard!

You will need to be flexible, accountable, and self-sufficient, and you might take on multiple roles.

Here are some things you can expect: Role Breadth- Your role may be less defined than in other settings, with the need to wear multiple hats & juggle various responsibilities Learning opportunities- you will have the opportunity, at times, to function outside of your standard position and learn about new roles & areas Fast Paced- Startups often must move faster than traditional large companies.

This means you may be asked to cope with or advise on quick changes regarding systems or processes Autonomy- You will need to be highly autonomous, as there is less structure and learning and development than at large orgs.

This requires you to be able to learn asynchronously, as well as raise your hand when help is needed, or gaps are identified Collaboration- With so many opportunities to build processes and improve how we deliver care to our patients, we rely heavily on one-another to communicate changes effectively to ensure seamless support across functions.

This often requires this individual to give and receive feedback frequently and communicate challenges or opportunities effectively.

What will you do? · Provide direct patient care and support for a panel of patients in the home setting which may include but not limited to the following: o Perform tasks under the direction of the licensed provider including taking vital signs, updating patient history, collecting lab specimens, and assisting with exams o Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications and/or vaccinations o Interview patients and record medical history including standardized screening questionnaires o Assist providers in procedures using aseptic techniques o Adhere to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, and isolation of patients with known infectious disease. o 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 · Assists in patient registration, administrative workflows, and prior authorization approvals · Fulfill clerical responsibilities which may include, 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, but not limited to, 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.

Follow up with families to ensure they were able to access the resources provided/suggested by Nest · 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 THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION; Must reside in AZ.

What do you bring to the Nest? · 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 · Demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise “people skills” · Demonstrate ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation, and demeanor · Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy · Please note, this position will involve educating and encouraging vaccination against COVID-19 What is required (travel & physical requirements)? · This is a mobile job that will be providing service in family homes · Must have a driver’s license, a car (mileage is reimbursed), auto insurance, and the ability to drive to the homes of Nest families and carry portable healthcare supplies · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer · Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times (medical equipment) Why choose Nest Health?

Nest and its leaders have won multiple awards including Rock Health's Next-Gen Pediatric innovations, New York Times Top Five Who Spread Hope, New Orleans City Business Power 50, and CB Insights Digital 150.

Additionally, Nest has become a prominent thought and brand leader garnering national attention from outlets such as 60 Minutes, Business Insider, NYTimes, Fierce Healthcare, Axios , and others.

More recently, they were recognized on Inc.'s Female Founder 500 List for 2025.

Learn more about us at https://www.nesthealth.com/. To learn more about the Nest care model, watch this video, by the award- winning HBO Katrina Babies filmmaker Edward Buckles, JR.

Nest Health celebrates the diversity of our patient population and seeks diversity on our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.