Annual Wellness Coordinator

NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY PRACTICE•Cleveland, OH

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

In collaboration with Population health, the Chief Medical Officer, and Vice President of Clinical Transformation, the Annual Wellness Coordinator works to increase access to wellness services for current and prospective patients. Provides patients with tools to manage their chronic conditions and improve quality of living.

Requirements

Current and Unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of Ohio OR current and unrestricted Registered Dietitian in state of Ohio
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
College Diploma or equivalent in Nursing or Dietetics required
Valid Driver’s License and Active Vehicle Insurance Required
2+ years as a Licensed Practical Nurse required or Registered Dietitian
Knowledge of EPIC or other EMR systems required. Able to demonstrate appropriate use for documentation, review of medical records, and other activities.
Working knowledge of local community.
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals on wellness education.
Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with staff, patients, and the public.
Able to identify problems, collect data and facts, and propose solutions
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including appropriate utilization of electronic communication devices.
Able to relate to individuals from a diverse range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Able to utilize electronic communication devices
Able to Walk, Stand, and Sit for extended periods of time
Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Able to remain composed during an occasionally stressful work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Community Health Center preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure understanding of CMS Medicare Annual Wellness Visit requirements and workflows.
Obtain baseline data on all patients including medical histories, vital sights, health education, lab tests, and other relevant information during Annual Wellness Visits.
Perform Telehealth visits with eligible patients.
Collaborate with clinical staff to identify barriers to patients in the community and develop solutions to resolve barriers and improve patient access to care.
Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients in area of practice.
Ensure adheres to standards of care and scope of practice in a manner that is consistent with license.
Lead individual and small group wellness education and counseling programs to eligible patients as requested.
Coordinate with clinical leadership to identify and develop initiatives to improve the access to and quality of care or clinical outcomes.
Participate in Community Outreach Programs and develop relationships with other health care organizations in the area of service.
Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to ensure compliance with Health Standards, documentation of services, and strategic initiatives.
Maintain up to date knowledge of Telehealth Care practices, clinical skills, standards of care, and CMS Medicare Requirements.
Perform occasional telephone triage to assess patient problem, advise on course of treatment, and refer to other providers.
Other duties as assigned.