Family Advocate; Medical Assistant

Who is Nest Health?

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.

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.

The Family Advocate (FA) is a vital member of the Nest Health interdisciplinary care team who has training and experience as a Medical Assistant (MA). The FA provides direct patient care to adults and children in the home setting (under the supervision of an authorized clinician) and has lived experience with the communities served by Nest Health. The FA has excellent interpersonal skills, which enables effective collaboration with patients, doctors, nurses, and other professionals and helps build trust and maintain a strong connection to Nest family members.

The FA has strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The FA coordinates services delivered by Nest Health and helps refer to external social care providers that address the social drivers of health (food insecurity, housing instability, domestic violence, financial hardship, and lack of access to transportation, for example). The FA participates in outreach efforts to Nest families.

• Provide direct patient care and support for a panel of patients in the home setting which may include but not limited to the following:

  • Perform tasks under the direction of the licensed provider including taking vital signs, updating patient history, collecting lab specimen, and assisting with exams

  • Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications and/or vaccinations

  • Interview patients and record medical history including standardized screening questionnaires

  • Assist providers in procedures using aseptic techniques

  • Adhere to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE,…