The Asthma Care Coordinator works within a multi-disciplinary health care team in the delivery of comprehensive services for patients diagnosed with asthma or COPD in a primary care setting. Acting as the primary contact person for the family, the Asthma Care Coordinator assists the health care team in the development and implementation of a health care plan tailored to the needs of the client and the client’s family in order to promote continuity of care, improves referral tracking, and ultimately reduces the rate and severity of disease-related complications
Reports To: Program Director, Quality and Health Education
Qualifications:
1. Must have a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate. While this position is considered an entry-level position, experience in practical nursing, preferably in an ambulatory care facility or a health education background in chronic disease is strongly desirable.
2. Possess the ability to work independently and as team member.
3. Possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and can prioritize.
4. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), and database systems.
5. Possess the ability to perform a variety of tasks after training.
6. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.
7. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.
8. Fluency in English (speaks, read, and write).
9. Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read, and write) is desired.
10. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and another patient/client information.
11. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Provides patient care services and maintains responsibility for medical services provided by the health care team. Examines diagnoses and prescribes the treatment for patients. Maintains responsibility to assure that required health services are available to patients. Supervises the care given by Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other team members including Medical Assistants.
REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Medical Director (Technical/Supervision)
REQUIREMENTS
1.Graduate of an approved medical school with an M.D. or D.O. Degree.
2.Successful completion of an approved internship and residency.
3.Board eligible or Board Certified.
4.Current California Physician and Surgeon's License.
5.Some positions may require eligibility for hospital privileges in participating hospitals
6.Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.
7.Math skills sufficient to prepare routine spreadsheets, calculate/balance invoices/expense reports, and similar.
8.Basic leadership skills
9.Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.
10.Typing/data entry skills sufficient to meet production requirements.
11.Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.
12.Very effective oral and written communications skills including public speaking experience.
13.Effective work organization skills.
14.Ability to work effectively as a team player.
15.Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
16.Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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