Integrated Care Specialist - Rural sites Bullitt​/Shelby

Job Description

Essential duties for the Integrated Care Coordinator assistant role.

• Make appointments and/or referrals for PCP or Medical Specialty.
• Maintain the Integrated Care Coordinator’s schedule, including appointment reminders and rescheduling following a cancellation or no show.
• Prepare and mail caring contacts to clients determined to be at risk of suicide as directed by the Integrated Care Coordinator.
• Assist clients in navigating the healthcare environment to ensure appropriate access to care.
• Assist 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.
• Develop knowledge base of other healthcare providers in the service area and collaborate, as needed.
• Document tracking for appointments, medication, and other healthcare needs for assigned clients, as needed.

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

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

• 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.

Full time