Care Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

Works in collaboration and continuous partnership with chronically ill or “high risk” patients and their family/caregivers, clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources in a team approach to: promote timely access to appropriate care, increase utilization of preventative care, reduce emergency room utilization and  hospital readmissions, increase comprehension through culturally and linguistically appropriate education, create and promote adherence to a care plan, increase continuity of care by managing relationships, increase patients ability to for self-management and shared decision-making, provide assistance with medication refill requests and prior authorizations, connect patients to relevant community resources with the goal of enhancing patient health and well-being.

It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.