Care Coordinator

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Care Coordinator supporting Evergreen Nephrology’s value-based kidney-care model. Coordinating patient care, social-resource access, advocacy, and health-outcome improvement remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform telephonic outreach to enroll and engage patients identified for the clinical program
  • Establish connection as the primary point of contact for enrolled patients
  • Develop and implement care plans under the direction of the Nurse Care Manager
  • Facilitate transitions of care across care settings and dialysis centers
  • Update patient care plans to enhance care delivery and coordination
  • Conduct patient assessments to identify social, economic, and environmental factors impacting health
  • Recommend gap closures for inclusion in comprehensive care plans
  • Connect members to housing assistance, transportation, food security, and community support resources
  • Guide members in using health and social services and community-based organizations
  • Advocate for members by identifying barriers to care and addressing inequities
  • Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare teams
  • Document member interactions, assessments, and care plans according to organizational and regulatory requirements
  • Provide educational resources and solutions to empower patients and families
  • Perform other assigned duties, including cross-coverage between markets

Requirements:

  • 3 years of experience in health care coordination, community health work, or similar healthcare related field
  • Experience with team-based approach to care
  • Excellent working knowledge of community resources
  • Exceptional ability to prioritize and task-switch to meet needs of patients and overall care team
  • Self-directed and motivated to resolve issues professionally and creatively
  • Strong communication and teaching skills
  • Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite of products including Outlook and Teams
  • Ability to work effectively in a primarily remote environment
  • Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps
  • Wired-to-the-house internet (Cable, Fiber, or DSL) and hardwired internet device recommended
  • Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
  • Ability to work 8:30a - 5p PST and support patients in the Pacific Time Zone

Benefits:

  • Bonus eligibility
  • Paid time off starting at 4 weeks for full-time employees
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including an HSA with employer match
  • Reimbursement for continuing medical education for eligible roles
  • A 401(k) program where Evergreen matches up to 4% of contributions after six months of tenure
  • Paid parental leave
  • A robust training and development program that starts with onboarding and continues throughout your career with Evergreen Nephrology
  • Fully remote work arrangement
  • Evergreen will provide Remote or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephony applications and equipment to meet the business requirements for their position/job