Service Care Coordinator (asthma Educator)
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Cowiche
Posted on: November 15, 2023
Job Description:
Provides direct service, care coordination and education to
patients of Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) for various
programs. Provides information and support to internal and external
partners.
Occasionally may need to work after hours and once in a while
Saturdays. This candidate will be required to travel to most
Washington clinics (mileage reimbursement available and shift
differentials if needed).
This Service Care Coordinator position is unique. You will be
providing classes to educate clients on proper asthma management.
Classes will be in-person in class setting and online in English &
Spanish. Asthma training will be provided upon hire.
What We Offer
- $17-21/hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly
experienced candidates.
- 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees including
Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine; profit sharing,
403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and
more.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
- Executes incoming calls, assesses client/patient needs, and
identifies appropriate services that are comprehensive and
individualized to best serve each client/patient.
- Collects appropriate documentation to support and determine
program services eligibility.
- Assists client/patient with scheduling dates for appointments
or classes.
- Processes patient referrals for a variety of services including
Medical, Dental, and programs including Behavioral Health.
- Monitors and documents active referrals and client
participation.
- Assists patients with completion of applications and forms
required by the program(s) they will participate in. Ensures
patient information is complete and entered in appropriate data
system.
- Responds to basic questions from patients.
- Provides follow-up contact with patient regarding service and
referrals recommended. Encourages client participation and
retention in various programs and classes.
- Performs work to align with productivity goals and standards
including # patients, # encounters, # appointments scheduled and #
classes facilitated.
- Provides program administrative support such as data entry,
client file management, report development and contract
compliance.
- Coordinates and promotes YVFWC programs. Recruits
clients/patients for dental services, medical services, social
services or education classes. Reserves conference rooms, obtains
supplies, organizes snacks for classes.
- Presents program information in various internal and external
community meetings and functions as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
(GED).
- Experience: One year of administrative support and customer
service experience. One year s health care or social services
experience. Two years administrative support experience in a social
services or healthcare setting preferred.
- Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Applicable
license or certification. Some positions may require program
specific certification. Valid Driver s License and proof of
automobile liability insurance coverage.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred: Bilingual
(English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to
communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive
bilingual differential pay. Ability to plan, coordinate and
organize work projects. Ability to provide professional written and
verbal presentations. Ability to prioritize work and handle a
variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
Ability to effectively interact with the public, patients, and
clinic staff in a professional manner. Ability to understand and
apply program requirements and applicable local, state and federal
guidance. Knowledge of the social and health agencies in the area
and services they provide. Effective verbal, written and listening
communication skills. Basic proficiency with a variety of computer
programs including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
About YVFWC
We serve more than 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15
dental clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states.
We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy,
orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening,
and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC s patient-centered model
of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter
assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS
counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental
clinics.
Working at YVFWC
Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for
those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work
with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same
work.
At Farm Workers Clinic
- We will consistently trust one another to work for the common
good.
- We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and
insisting on doing what we say we will do.
- We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful
no matter the risk.
- We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our
community.
- We will fight for just treatment for all individuals.
- We will let joy in.
- We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse
anything short of excellence.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal
opportunity employment.
Keywords: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Yakima , Service Care Coordinator (asthma Educator), Other , Cowiche, Washington
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