7 Access to Care Coordinator Jobs in Meriden, CT
SORT BY
M
C
R
W
Access to Care Coordinator
$79k-101k (estimate)
Full Time | Social & Legal Services
1 Week Ago
Community Health Center is Hiring an Access to Care Coordinator Near Meriden, CT
Job Description SummaryJob Description:The Access to Care Coordinator (ATCC) is responsible for welcoming, screening, and assisting initial patients into Community Health Center; focusing on insurance eligibility as well as community resource needs. The ATCC is responsible for scheduling new patients, both in person and over the phone on a daily basis. The ATCC works with the site directors and office managers to develop new strategies for the recruitment of new patients, and offers outreach in different locations throughout the community, conducting education on health care access and providing information about the scope of our services. The ATC workers attends and presents at the Integrated Care Meetings and identifies resources as indicated. In addition, the ATC worker conducts outreach to secure resources for patients as needed and coordinates provision of those resources with the care team.
Role And Responsibilities
Additional QualificiationsExcellent verbal communication skills required due to sensitive nature of patient discussions and high level of external liaison activity. Excellent customer service skills are expected and required for both in person and phone interactions.
Confidentiality of InformationConfidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies
Organization InformationThe Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.
Location:Community Health Center of Meriden
CityMeriden
StateConnecticut
Time TypeFull time
Role And Responsibilities
- Participation in the ATC phone queue to assist in scheduling all patients new to CHC.
- Offer outreach in different locations and settings throughout the community, conducting education on health care access and providing information about the scope of our services.
- Collaborate with the site directors and office managers to develop new strategies for the recruitment of new patients.
- Assist the client in establishing a primary medical and dental home, register and provide an orientation to the practice.
- Screen patients for the eligibility of public assistance programs including Medicaid, Medicare, AHCT/QHP plans, and other community resource programs they may be applicable.
- Ensure that follow up and final determination is completed for all applications.
- Collaborate with staff to provide total and complete care to our patients.
- Participate in ongoing trainings and education to ensure compliance with state policies and regulations.
- Full-Time, including some weekend and evening hours as needed. Travel to other CHC sites is required on a regular basis.
- Attend Integrated Care Meetings at their assigned site(s). Conduct follow up from ICM as needed.
- Minimum one year experience in Human Service field required.
- Associates degree required. Commensurate work experience may be substituted for education.
- Excellent communication & interviewing skills.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Basic computer expertise including data entry, word processing.
- Understanding of policy and regulations regarding public assistance programs, (Medicaid, HUSKY, Medicare and SAGA, AHCT)
- Effective math skills and attention to detail required.
- Employees must have a current driver’s license with a clean driving record at time of hire and throughout employment.
- Ability to travel to community events/activities and CHC sites outside of “home” location
- Written and oral bilingual fluency in language spoken by our patient population (for example, English/Spanish or English/Polish) required.
- Combination of sustained periods of sitting at keyboard, walking and stair climbing
- Minimal lifting and carrying activities
Additional QualificiationsExcellent verbal communication skills required due to sensitive nature of patient discussions and high level of external liaison activity. Excellent customer service skills are expected and required for both in person and phone interactions.
Confidentiality of InformationConfidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies
Organization InformationThe Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.
Location:Community Health Center of Meriden
CityMeriden
StateConnecticut
Time TypeFull time
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
SALARY
$79k-101k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/08/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
10/05/2024
HEADQUARTERS
JERICHO, VT
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
2011
CEO
JOHN R BROOKLYN
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
Related Companies
Show more
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
Top 10 Things to Avoid Putting on a Job Application
Read Article
How to Describe Your Education in a Resume
Read Article
How to Write a Memorable Cover Letter in 5 Ways
Read Article
4 Personal Finance Tips to Make During Job Transition
Read Article
4 Best Camera Setups for Interview
Read Article
Keeping a Job Search Journal: 9 Types of Journaling You Can Do
Read Article
