Care Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

As an entity of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, we, at Sacred Circle Healthcare, preserve the Goshute heritage of protecting and caring for family and extend the tradition to all marginalized and underserved populations in our area. We refuse to let access, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status restrict someone from receiving complete healthcare.

Interested in joining our team? We are looking for people who are genuine, kind, ambitious, positive, and helpful - exceptional people building on a celebrated heritage who are passionate about delivering uncompromising care - people who make a difference every day no matter what their role or position. If you are looking for a job where the work you do impacts lives for the better every day, you are in the right place!

Sacred Circle Healthcare is seeking a full-time Care Coordinator.

Job Summary

Care Coordinator operates as part of the Care Team, provides immediate crisis intervention and case management services to patients and their families. Works collaboratively with the providers, clinical staff to support patients with chronic conditions and complex needs according to guidelines set forth by SCHC.

Reports To :

Care Coordinator Manager Department :

Care Coordination Business Unit :

Sacred Circle Operations Patient Care :

Yes

Worker Status :

Full-time Benefits Eligible :

No Hours Per Week :

40 Work Schedule :

To Be Determined with the availability of 8 : 00 am – 6 : 00 pm Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Supervisory

Responsibilities : N / A

The successful candidate :

• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of the philosophy / principles of comprehensive, community based, family centered, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive care coordination of services.
• Provides case management intake assessment which includes identifying the patients case management historical needs, current needs, gathering information from collateral sources including medical providers, social workers, educators etc.
• Implements and support Care Management interventions per the patient’s care plan or assessed community needs
• Completes proper confidentiality releases for coordination between the patient and the community partner.
• Links clients with systems of care that provide them with resources, services, and opportunities to improve their quality of life.
• Advocates for individuals who need assistance while encountering barriers in connecting with systems of care.
• Assists families in gathering natural support and resources for becoming independent agencies.
• Ensures duplicate Medicaid case management services are not occurring
• Attends community case management meetings to keep current on various community programs
• Abides by Health Center guidelines, policies and procedures, and HIPAA regulations
• Networks regularly with clinicians and community partners, ensuring positive relationships are fostered
• Networks with tribal partners to ensure positive relationships are fostered
• Keeps timely and accurate records including dates of services, appointment content, session goals, progress towards goals, referrals that have been accepted or declined by the patient, timelines for providing services and reassessment, and coordination with other programs.
• Solicits and recruit for program participants.
• Assists patients and potential patients with Medicaid enrollment and Medicaid enrollment outreach
• Monitors and follow up with patients and community partners.
• Coordinates with patient’s providers to achieve treatment wellness goals
• Serves as a liaison among the patient / family, community services, primary providers, specialists, and other care team members to coordinate services
• Abides by Health Center guidelines, policies and procedures, and HIPAA regulations
• Coordinates, and has direct responsibility for, a project or specific set of tasks related to a function or program or department / business unit
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Provides back-up support to the front office as needed
• Maintains knowledge of and assists with Medicaid enrollment for both Utah and Nevada.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATION /

LICENSE :

Other :

Preferred Requirements :

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATION /

LICENSE :

Other :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

Additional Information – Join us as we are Redefining Compassionate Healthcare, together!

As group of 4 healthcare clinics, diversity drives our identity. We are proud of our Native American heritage. Whether you are seeking your first job, transitioning back into the workforce, looking to start your career, or grow an existing one, Sacred Circle Healthcare walks with you. We need you for what you can do. We strive for a mix of benefits to help you combine great work with a great life.

Sacred Circle Healthcare / Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation gives preference

to qualified American Indian / Alaskan Native Applicants