Care Coordinator
Care Coordinator
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Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people families and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957 we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need regardless of their insurance status immigration status or ability to pay.
Erie Family Health Centers a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs is looking for a valuable addition to our Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) team! The Care Coordinator assists patients onsite at the clinic and collaborates closely with the clinical care team to connect Erie patients with both internal and community resources aimed at enhancing their overall health and well-being.
At Erie we are proud to provide competitive salaries high-quality health care plans generous time off benefits retirement benefits and more! Erie employees are eligible for Eries Full Benefits Package that includes Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employees biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15days of PTO and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary annual merit increases plus room for growth and career advancement.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Screen patients for needs around SDOH and provide linkage to services such as emergency financial assistance transportation food assistance etc.
- Enroll patients in services benefits and programs for which they are eligible (pharmaceutical programs LINK financial applications for hospital referrals etc.)
- Educate and empower patients to navigate future SDOH needs
- Distribute and track SDOH resources including Top Box Food distribution ordering Uber Health rides and distributing other material resources
- Use Epic to document work respond to referrals and create SDOH panels and outreach risks
- Build effective relationships with local social service agencies and advocate for clients in the process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred
Experience:
- A minimum two years of work experience in community health social or community services or comparable experience preferred.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Verbal and written communication skills including high level of comfort presenting to groups.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
- Local travel is required for the position.
The Erie Advantage Pledge
WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST
Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:
- Our mission vision and values unite us.
- Our voices matter.
- We do things well.
- Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
- We find our career sweet spot at Erie.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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