Patient Coordinator Home Health

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Care Coordinator for Community Education in Macon, GA. This full-time role engages medically vulnerable patients, supporting their health journey and coordinating care across the continuum.

You will perform screenings, deliver education, and collaborate with the care team to remove barriers to services. A high school diploma and strong communication skills required.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and a path for professional development.

Qualifications

• 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 and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 referrals as appropriate.
• Communicates with patients and caregivers in person, by telephone and via electronic means.
• Utilizes Chronic Disease Management protocols, monitors patient-reported biometrics and adherence, and connects patients with appropriate resources.
• Provides customized, evidence-based patient education under clinical guidance, including weight management, tobacco cessation, stress reduction and self-management.
• Assists providers' offices with missed appointments through outreach and scheduling.
• Advocates and facilitates referrals to access services and resources, including patient assistance programs and community-based services.
• Coordinates care across the continuum and maintains confidentiality.
• Advocates to help those who frequently access inappropriate levels of care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department

12101 Enterprise Corporate - Community Education

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday through Friday 8a to 5p shift

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

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 patient's 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 patient's 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.

Physical Requirements

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 Commitment To You

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 teammate's 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, and Short- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Serves as a key member of the health care team and is a primary resource for assisting patients in navigating the care system. Reaches out to patients to provide support in the patient's adherence to their individual care plan, assisting to identify and remove any logistical, emotional, or social barriers to treatment. Serves as the patients' primary conduit to the health care provider as they help coordinate necessary services both within and outside the health system.