Integrated Care Specialist

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Make appointments and/or referrals for PCP or Medical Specialty.

• •Maintain the Integrated Care Coordinators schedule including appointment reminders, scheduling appointments and rescheduling following a cancellation or no show.
• •Prepares and mails caring contacts to clients determined to be at a risk of suicide as directed by Integrated Care Coordinator.
• •Assists clients in navigating the healthcare environment to ensure appropriate access to care.
• •Assists with coordination/access to services that address social determinants of healthcare outcomes:
• •Assist with options for transportation to healthcare appointments
• •Assist client in obtaining housing resources
• •Assists with access to other community resources e.g., public assistance and financial benefits

• •Develops knowledge base of other healthcare providers in the service area and collaborate, as needed
• •Documents tracking for appointments, medication, and other healthcare needs for assigned clients, as needed

EDUCATION

• •High School diploma or GED
• •Preferred, but not required training as a Medical Assistant

EXPERIENCE

• •One year of experience working in a hospital, physician office, or behavioral care clinic
• •Experience in community setting or integrated care environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• •Position may require lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing
• •Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids
• •Reliable transportation for travel between clinic locations if needed.

Time Type:

Full time