Care Coordinator I or II - Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Care Coordinator I or II - Posting #26793

Hourly rate: $21.88 - $22.63 

Position Summary:

On call Care Coordinator position available for our Bellingham Medical Clinic. We are looking for either a Medical Assistant or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for this position.

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.
• Advocate for patient 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. 
• Track patient’s adherence with plan of care in electronic or paper charts and communicate 
  outcomes and recommendations to the primary care provider. 
• Follow up with patient to evaluate their condition and address barriers to care plan. 
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills by using active listening skills, greeting patients in a 
  welcoming manner, making them their only priority when providing services and assist in meeting 
  the patients’ needs.
• Maintain indigent patient medication assistance program and dispense 340b medications and supplies depending on the clinic site. 

 Qualifications and/or Experience: 

• Certified Medical Assistant (Care Coordinator I)
• LPN with experience in ambulatory care (Care Coordinator II).
• BA/BS/BSW in health related field with one year of experience working in community health is highly desirable
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Jill Jensen, Nurse Manager at JillJensen@seamarchc.org

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 8/27/2024

External candidates are considered after 8/30/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html

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