Behavioral Health, Certified Medical Assistant, Childcare, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Support, Community and Social Services, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Hospital, Insurance, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, People Management, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Risk Analysis, Social Work, Spanish Language, Team Player, Telehealth, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
6 days ago
39 Paid Days Off Each Year!!!
Position Summary
The Care Coordinator serves as a crucial advocate for PrimeCare's patients, providing guidance and support to address social determinants of health and remove barriers to care. By conducting health risk assessments and ensuring emergency room and inpatient follow-ups, the Care Coordinator helps bridge the gap between patients and their primary care providers. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting patients to vital health and social resources, improving their overall well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct telehealth risk assessments and connect patients to community resources (e.g., insurance, transportation, childcare, employment, legal aid).
Follow up with patients' post-hospital visits, providing education on hospital use and PrimeCare's clinical options.
Schedule follow-up medical and behavioral health appointments.
Educate patients on preventive health measures and the importance of regular primary care visits.
Facilitate communication among patients, providers, nurses, medical assistants, and external resources.
Serve as an integral member of the care team by reviewing daily schedules and patient charts to identify gaps in care and patient needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions in PrimeCare's electronic medical record (EMR) and on care management platforms.
Conduct population-based outreach to ensure timely follow-ups on vaccinations, screenings, chronic condition management, and prenatal care, as needed.
Travel between clinic sites, as needed, for in-person patient meetings.
Availability to work one evening per week or Saturdays.
Network and collaborate with community-based organizations that offer evidence-based modalities of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Community Support Team (CST), and/or psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) to facilitate patient referrals.
Required Skills or Abilities
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
Displays high organization skills, with great attention to detail.
Adaptability to work in a dynamic health environment.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, or equivalent relevant experience required.
One (1) to three (3) years of work experience in social services, with community health experience highly preferred.
Experience working with underserved, transient populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Oral and written bilingual fluency in English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Benefits
27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
3 personal days
1 floating holiday
8 paid holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
Flexible spending accounts
Accident & critical illness coverage
Pet insurance
Salary
All wages are based on relevant years of experience. The minimum rate is the wage a candidate with no additional experience after recieving their bachelor's degree will earn.
COVID vaccinations are a requirement for PrimeCare Community Health. Proof of full vaccination is required prior to the start date of employment.
PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.