Patient Coordinator (CMARMA)

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT.

Pay Range

Essential Functions

• Engages a population of medically vulnerable or chronically ill patients in their care assisting them through the process of working towards better health by providing support encouragement and education.
• Communicates and maintains relationships with other members of the Care Management team to promote a lifelong proactive partnership with patients to enhance and personalize management of health-related needs.
• Completes screenings on patients for social determinants of health needs and refers as appropriate.
• Communicates with patients and caregivers in person by telephone and via electronic means.
• Utilizes Chronic Disease Management protocols under the direction of clinical teammates; monitors patient-reported biometrics medication adherence reported challenges/barriers and promptly connects the patient with the appropriate resources and/or notifies the patients care team for additional follow-up.
• Provides customized evidence-based patient education in a variety of areas under the guidance of clinical teammates and based on the patients readiness to change; includes but not limited to weight management/exercise tobacco cessation stress reduction and chronic disease self-management. Uses Motivational Interviewing skills to engage and assist patient/parent/family.
• Assists providers offices/ medical home staff with member specific missed appointments through outreach and scheduling.
• Advocates and facilitates referrals to gain access to services and resources for patients including patient assistance programs community-based services and mental health support.
• Assists with the coordination of care across the care continuum and transitions of care (including home care outpatient care ER care and hospital care) while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
• Advocates to help those who frequently access inappropriate levels of care.

Work requires walking standing sitting lifting reaching bending and stooping. Must lift a minimum of thirty-five pounds shoulder high. Ability to travel/ drive between various locations is required for this position. Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English. Must have intact sense of sight hearing and finger dexterity. Occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust fumes and chemicals.

Education Experience and Certifications

A High School Diploma or GED is required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications. Strong organizational skills. Must have effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in community and clinic settings.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program