Spokane, Washington
Camp HIll, Pennsylvania
Posted: 31-Jul-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 245291
Duke Connected Care, a community-based, physician-led network, includes a group of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers who work together to deliver high-quality care to Medicare Fee-for-Service patients in Durham and itssurrounding areas.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
General Description
The Population Hea lth Resource Associate- Community Health Worker is responsible for the i mplementation and care coordination of comprehensive patient plans which support patient's recovery and management of their chronic health condi tions. This position will act as a liaison between patients and importan t community partners and resources to ensure continuity of care. As a Community Health Worker, this position will assist patients and caregivers in navigating community resources to reduce barriers to c are and improve health outcomes. This role may see patients in settings including but not limited to patient's home, medical clinic and communit y.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Lev el
Provide outreach and care management support to patients
Educate clients of available community resources
Ability to manage an active caseload while balancing multiple tasks
Review and update person centered care plans to measure progres s and patient outcomes
Ability to act as a collaborating member of a multi-disciplinary team
Complete required documentation wit hin the expected program timeframe
Ability to successfully navig ate electronic medical records and document according to agency standard s
Ability to meet productivity and performance expectations
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school degree or equivalent, as well as strong communications and organizational skills.
Experience
Work generally requires customer service experience through patient or public contact. Two years of experience with customer interactions via phone and marketing/communications preferred. Active user of electronic medical records software strongly preferred. An associate's degree or higher may be substituted for experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
NA
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