Medicare Wellness Coordinator

1st Choice Healthcare, Inc.; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice Healthcare seeks a Medicare Wellness Coordinator to collaborate with healthcare providers in enhancing care for Medicare patients. The role involves conducting wellness assessments, managing chronic care, and complying with Medicare standards. Strong organizational skills and a current RN license are required for this important position in patient-centered healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Arkansas or compact state.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wellness assessments and coordinate Annual Wellness Visits.
• Support chronic care management and ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines.
• Engage with patients and providers to enhance preventive care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Current Licensure of a Registered Nurse in Arkansas

Job description

The Medicare Wellness Coordinator collaborates with primary care providers and the healthcare team to enhance patient care for Medicare recipients. This role involves conducting wellness assessments, coordinating Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), supporting chronic care management, and ensuring compliance with Medicare guidelines. The coordinator engages with patients, providers, and administrative staff to promote preventive care, improve health outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience. This position requires a strong understanding of the nursing process, critical thinking skills, and the ability to plan and coordinate care effectively. The role involves handling confidential patient information and requires maintaining professionalism when interacting with patients, families, visitors, and clinic staff.

At 1st Choice Healthcare, we embrace and practice patient-centered care and we strive to provide all of our patients with the best possible medical care. We encourage each patient to take an active role in their healthcare. We believe that in addition to helping patients when they are sick, we can and should help guide them in making healthy choices for preventive care.

1st Choice Healthcare is a non-profit, Joint Commission accredited, Federally Qualified Health Center. We welcome all members of our community, especially those unable to afford care. We are founded and governed by our community.

1st Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Qualifications

Current Licensure of a Registered Nurse in Arkansas or a state that is included in compact licensure agreement.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.

Able to work in a demanding setting.

Strong computer skills

This is a Safety Sensitive position(the use of a Medical Marijuana card is prohibited according to Act 593).

Facial piercings are not allowed.