Community Outreach Coordinator (Medical Assistant) at ChristianaCare

Job description

Job Details Are you looking to grow in your Medical Assistant career and help our community? Then this is the position for you! PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position serves to promote access to services and assist community members in navigating the health care and social services systems. This position will engage patients in the community and home settings and will work in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Services through the Mobile Integrated Health Program. The position will assist with addressing patient social care needs as well as obtaining vitals and performing point of care testing as needed. We are hiring for three open positions and Ideal candidates should have….. Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferably in a Primary Care or Specialty Care Practice Ability to occasionally work evening hours Any community or volunteer experience is a plus PLEASE NOTE : This is a grant funded position with the Cecil County Primary Care Mobile Health Team. Details will be discussed during the HR Phone Screen PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with patients and families to identify social, medical, and financial barriers and needs Obtains vitals such as blood pressure, weight, and does point of care A1C testing. Delivers health education to our patients and the community. Creates connections between vulnerable populations, the health care system and community/state resources. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with patients from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Travels to patients’ homes and in the community to discuss Community Health programs and provide services. Helps patients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals. Facilitates healthcare and social service system navigation. Provides culturally appropriate health education on topics related to chronic disease prevention. Responsible for patient chart reviews and referring patients to other programs as appropriate. Assists patients in the community and/or clinic setting. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with the care team, community leaders, faith leaders and others responsible for providing services to the community. Participates in community events promoting the Community Health department. Educates staff, health providers, and stakeholders about community needs. Advocates for underserved individuals to receive appropriate services. Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions. Collects data and updates Electronic Medical Record documentation as required by supervisor. Works collaboratively and effectively within a team. Establishes positive, supportive relationships with participants and provides feedback to other members of the team. Participates in regular program and department meetings. Maintains professional competence by participating in local and national training sessions and conferences, as offered. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. One to three years of progressively responsible clinical administrative experience required. A graduate of a recognized Medical Office Assistant Program or hold current Medical Assistant Certification by a national organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Medical Assistant Certification preferred Public speaking, group facilitation and excellent writing skills preferred. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations required. Bi-lingual language skills a