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Fourth Street Clinic

Street Medicine EMT

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What they do

A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.

$53,336 / year median in Utah

+23% projected growth

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Street Medicine EMT Fourth Street Clinic - 3.5 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications EMT Certification Clinic experience Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness Relationship management Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Full Job Description Homelessness hurts. Health care helps. For nearly 35 years, Fourth Street Clinic has provided essential health care to individuals experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City. Joining our team means more than taking a job-you'll be a critical link between our clinics, resource centers, and patients, ensuring medically vulnerable individuals receive timely, compassionate care. Position Overview The Medical Support EMT is a key member of the Outreach Support Team, acting as a liaison between FSC clinics, resource center staff, and patients to address same-day or urgent medical needs. This role differs from traditional EMT positions, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and the ability to navigate complex patient care scenarios. The Medical Support EMT collaborates with shelter staff, clinic providers, and onsite medical personnel to respond to emergent or acute health needs and communicates with FSC triage staff to coordinate appropriate healthcare interventions. Core Responsibilities Respond promptly to same-day and urgent medical needs at resource centers throughout Salt Lake County Collaborate with shelter staff, clinic medical providers, and other medical personnel to assess and address patient needs Serve as a liaison between FSC clinics and patients, ensuring continuity of care and follow-up Provide direct patient care in alignment with EMT training and certification standards Communicate effectively with triage and clinical teams regarding patient status, needs, and care options Support outreach and community health initiatives to improve access to healthcare for medically vulnerable populations Maintain compliance with FSC policies, procedures, and applicable healthcare regulations Document patient interactions and interventions accurately and promptly
Qualifications Required:
Current EMT certification and experience in medical clinic or community healthcare settings Strong clinical, communication, and relationship-building skills Experience working with medically vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-cultural, outreach-focused environment
Preferred:
Bilingual in English and Spanish Prior experience in community health, outreach, or case management Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary 100% employer-paid individual medical insurance Affordable dental & vision coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability insurance 401(k) with 3% employer contribution plus dollar-for-dollar match up to 2% Generous paid time-off, 13 holidays, 2 personal days, and 2 wellness days Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Why Join Fourth Street Clinic? Fourth Street Clinic improves health outcomes for Utahns experiencing homelessness through high-quality, trauma-informed, integrated care. We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels, providing a supportive environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work. Join our team to help deliver critical care to the most vulnerable members of our community while making a lasting impact every day. Apply today to join our mission-driven outreach team!