Chronic Disease Care Navigator

Lawndale Christian Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawndale Christian Health Center is seeking a Chronic Disease Coordinator to coordinate patient support services and education for chronic disease management at the Health Center. This role reports to the Population Health Department and supports both on-site and remote monitoring programs.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical terminology, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, with a flexible schedule including evenings and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and is able to communicate clearly to patients and staff.
• Enthusiasm and ability to establish goals and develop action plans with patients.
• Ability to foster relationships with and between patients.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships and customer service skills.
• Comfortable in either small group or large group settings.
• Strong ability to independently multi-task and work well in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and able to follow protocols and established processes.
• Able to be detail-oriented, think critically, troubleshoot, analyze processes, and develop corrective actions for process improvement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy and experience is required including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Embraces and personifies the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center, by performing work in a whole person way, providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of staff members and patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient support services for chronic disease management.
• Coordinate patient education for on-site and remote monitoring programs.
• Support reporting to the Population Health Department.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Patient education

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Lawndale Christian Health Center is seeking a Chronic Disease Coordinator to coordinate patient support services and education for chronic disease management at the Health Center. This role reports to the Population Health Department and supports both on-site and remote monitoring programs.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical terminology, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, with a flexible schedule including evenings and a valid driver’s