Role OverviewThe Care Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of care for patients with chronic conditions and behavioral health needs at point of care. As a member of the Clinical Care Team, the Care Coordinator will participate in daily huddles, identify the patient’s needs according to protocols, and provide point of care services.
What You Will Do
The Care Coordinator will provide brief interventions at point of care to assist patients with management of their chronic illness, address any social needs, and link patients to behavioral health. They will also participate in group visits and planned visit events, provide care coordination support, and disseminate information regarding care for chronic illnesses and/or mental health and behavioral issues to the clinical care team.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong decision-making and prioritization skills, ability to work respectfully and professionally with the community, patients, families, and staff, and ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient.
Requirements
- Must be able to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
- Must have critical thinking skills and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and/or behavioral health topics.
- Strong decision making and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work respectfully and professionally with the community, patients, families, and staff.
- Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse population.
- Sympathetic, mature, responsible, and reliable.
- Strong patient engagement, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
- 401(k)/Retirement options
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