Care Coordinator I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Everson, WA

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SALARY

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Behavioral Health, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Family Medicine, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, Human Health, Insurance Certifications, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Liability Insurance, Manage Agenda, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multicultural, Multilingual, Multitasking, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Primary Care, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Spanish Language, Staff Training, Standards of Care, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Everson, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Care Coordinator I - Posting #25571 Hourly Rate: $21.88 Position Summary: Full-time position available for our Everson Medical Clinic. The Care Coordinator I 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. The Care Coordinator is responsible for enhancing quality and patient-centered care at Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Duties and Responsibilities: + Participate in morning huddles to anticipate the patient's clinical, social and behavioral health needs. + Work with the care team to identify gaps in care and work to resolve them using process improvement strategies. + Advocate for patient services with community, social service, and medical providers. + Participate and coordinate care transitions for patients who have been seen in an emergency room and/or have been discharged from a hospital/long-term care facility. + Track patient's adherence with plan of care in electronic or paper charts and communicate outcomes and recommendations to the primary care provider. + Organize monthly Health Home meetings by working with the Clinic Operations Team/Clinic Manager, create the agenda and help facilitate the meeting. + Collaborate with clinical care team to improve Patient-Centered Medical Home processes and provide documentation demonstrating performance. + Review the medical record for quality and utilization indicators according to the Quality Improvement Plan. + Train new clinic staff on the Chronic Care Model and Patient-Centered Medical Home. Other duties assigned as needed. Qualifications and/or Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + 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 and ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model and motivational interviewing skills a plus. + Knowledge of evidence-based standards of care for chronic conditions and behavioral health issues. + Knowledge of and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. + Ability to utilize and document relevant patient information the Electronic Health Record. + Knowledge of community resources. + Ability to work in a fast-paced community health care setting. + Ability to think analytically and problem solve in a multidisciplinary team and independently. + Ability to deal effectively with difficult people and situations. + Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities. + Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks. + Ability to analyze patient care data. + Ability to identify client learning needs and to assess client's knowledge, skill level and readiness for learning. + Ability to maintain the privacy and security of sensitive and confidential information in all formats including verbal, written and electronic; and adhere to policies and procedures related to local, state, and federal privacy requirements. + Excellent communication and customer service skills. + Critical thinking skills. + Ability to understand and implement process improvement activities. + Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred. Other language skills may be considered depending on site needs due to the population that is being served. Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations + Medical Assistant Training with one or more years of experience in a community health setting or family practice, or, one or more years of equivalent experience. Current licensure is not required for this position. + This position must obtain CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current CPR throughout employment. + NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) Certification is a plus. + Valid WA State Driver's License and proof of liability insurance. What We Offer: Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of: + 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. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. How to Apply: To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Karyn Ramirez, Nurse Manager at karynramirez@seamarchc.org Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted on 09/14/2023 External candidates are considered after 09/19/2023 Reposted 8/12/2024 This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html Powered by JazzHR

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