Care Coordinator I

Position Summary :

Full-time position available for our White Center Medical Clinic. The Care Coordinator is responsible for being part of a clinical care team and enhancing quality and patient-centered care.

This is accomplished by assessing gaps in care for patients with chronic conditions and / or mental health needs and creating a plan with the clinical care team during daily huddles.

Will assist patients with medication management, access to insurance, and help identify any other preventive health needs.

Will also assist patients with ongoing self-management goal setting utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills. Strong computer skills are necessary to be able to track patient’s adherence with their plan of care in electronic charts.

This position also requires that the Care Coordinator facilitate team meetings so organization skills and effective communication skills are needed.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Work with the care team to identify gaps in care and work to resolve them using process improvement strategies.
• Provide brief interventions at point of care to assist patients with management of their chronic illness, address any social needs and link patients to behavioral health.
• Send letters and perform follow-up phone calls to patients for planned visits.
• Advocate for patients services with community, social service, and medical providers.
• Participate and coordinate care transitions for patients who have been seen in an emergency room and / or have been discharged from a hospital / long-term care facility.
• Assist patients with ongoing self-management goal setting based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on client decision-making utilizing motivational interviewing skills.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications and / or Experience :

• Certified Medical Assistant (Care Coordinator I)
• BA / BS / BSW in health related field with one year of experience working in community health.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred.

What We Offer :

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization.

Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement.

The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of :

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.