Population Health Coordinator at Beacon Health System – PORTAGE, Michigan

Coordinates and identifies care needs (gaps in care) for patients attributed to a primary care practice.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies patients through the health plans gaps in care list, state immunization databases, the patient medical record and the use of a patient disease management registry.
• Collaborates with the providers and reviews care needs and validates these needs against the medical record.
• Reaches out to patients with validated gaps in care and facilitate meeting these needs.
• Supports quality outcomes and high reliability in the Patient Centered Medical Home.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to lift, hold, carry or transfer items weighing up to 30 pounds, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.