Care Coordinator

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services•Yakima, WA

2d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) is a non-profit organization established in 1975, dedicated to improving the quality of life and equity in its communities. YNHS provides accessible and integrated health and social services, works to end homelessness, and offers unique learning opportunities for health professions students. The organization serves patients in various areas including Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care, and Pharmacy.

Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a social service or advocacy related field such as: social work, behavioral sciences, political science, psychology.
At least three years’ experience in social services, public health services, and/or client advocacy/ linkage program or another related field.
Candidate has not been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency.
Must have valid driver's license and car insurance.

Nice To Haves

Work experience may be substituted with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree.

Responsibilities

Screening, intake, and assessments of patient needs.
Documenting in Electronic Health Records systems.
Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for program compliance.
Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals as determined by the health care team.
Track patient follow-up and clinical outcomes.
Facilitate treatment plan changes for patients who are not improving as expected in consultation with the PCP and the care coordination team.
Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, or substance abuse treatment.