Health Coach - (CMA or LPN) - Primary Care Montour - Coraopolis - FT

Highmark Health; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated team member to enhance population health management through patient outreach and care coordination. In this vital role, you will assist providers during clinical visits, engage patients using motivational interviewing techniques, and ensure effective management of health data. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and health outcomes while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about improving patient lives and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Licensed LPN needed.
• CPR certification and relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in population health outreach and close care gaps.
• Assist providers during clinical visits and manage patient data.
• Engage patients in self-management and care coordination.

Skills

Patient Outreach

Data Management

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical Transcription

Care Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or Licensed LPN

CPR Certification

Tools

Analytic Tools

Patient Registries

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

As a member of the health care team, assists with population health management through patient outreach and coordination of care, participates in the clinical visit to assist the provider, and provides self-management support to patients. Demonstrates leadership by communicating effectively, developing others, building and maintaining relationships, and guiding effective teams and work groups. Also mentors others within the team with office functions to support patient care and office operations. Follows all established protocols, policies, procedures and standardized work flows. Leads in managing data so that patients are effectively treated.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participates in population health outreach through identification of patients with gaps in care through use of analytic tools and patient registries. Contacts patients and facilitates closing gaps in care. (10%)
• Ensures pre-visit planning is completed by performing chart and data reviews in advance of patient visit and preparing for patient arrival by identifying items that need addressed during visit. (10%)
• Demonstrates expanded rooming protocol by assisting the provider in addressing care gaps with the patient and appropriately activating standing orders. (10%)
• Accurately performs clinical transcription during the patient encounter by documenting elements of the clinical visit under direct supervision of the provider and assisting with computerized provider order entry under direct supervision of the provider. (10%)
• Uses a motivational interviewing approach to coach patients toward self-management, self-efficacy, and activation. Engages the patients to assess current state, collaboratively set goals, and review the after-visit summary. Instructs the patient on condition management, behavioral support, and addresses emotional demands of having a chronic condition. Reinforces the clinical care plan and follows up for ongoing activation. (10%)
• Performs registry and quality data review and conducts population outreach to close gaps in care. (10%)
• Oversees the identification of high risk patients and facilitates complex care management referrals. Works collaboratively with care team nurses to provide care coordination to rising risk patients. (10%)
• Reviews and assesses with care team members to achieve population health management goals, to improve patient access to care and to reduce avoidable emergency department visits. (10%)
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established standards. Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies. Ensures all patient treatment areas are stocked with appropriate supplies using established inventory standards. (10%)
• Performs in-house testing following established standards and policies. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Licensed LPN.
• Completion of an accredited course of study in medical assisting or two years of relevant experience.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.