- Extract data from internal and external data platforms to compile patient outreach lists, as directed.
- Conduct outreach to patients using multiple modes of communication, ie, telephone, texting, video, and in-person.
- Assess patients' appropriateness for CHW services, educate patients on the services, and enroll patients into the program when interested.
- Coordinate discharge planning with hospital clinical and social work staff.
- Complete patient assessments at program enrollment using structured interview tools, motivational interviewing techniques, and trauma-informed practices.
- Develop and maintain care plans in collaboration with patients using SMART goals.
- Participate in care conferences with the care team regarding the provision and coordination of services.
- Conduct regular visits with patients to assess new needs, discuss the status of SMART goals and update care plans.
- Work with the patients to provide health education, reconcile medications, monitor treatment adherence, assist with appointments, and assist with patient care plan tasks, as appropriate.
- Escort patients to internal and external healthcare or supportive service appointments in the community, as needed.
- Ensure patients are up to date on preventative healthcare services and screenings.
- Maintain consistent communication with patients and care team members.
- Respond to patient and provider inquiries within 1 business day and other inquiries within two (2) business days.
- Maintain care records including documentation of outreach and visit notes, assessments, care plans, care conferences, relevant external patient records, and release of information forms.
- Obtain external patient records via electronic health records systems, secure email, or fax and upload the records into the patient's chart, assigning them to the appropriate parties.
- Review individual clinical records for presence of adequate and required documentation, using chart review tools.
- Participate in relevant internal and external training.
- Participate in Population Health team meetings, as assigned.
- Participate in supervision, as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or its satisfactory equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years of employment experience, healthcare and/or care management related experience preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively and in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about family planning, etc.
- Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
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JOB FUNCTIONResponsibilities include, but are not limited to: