Care Guide Representative

Allina Health

2d•$25 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) position with 8-hour day shifts (8:00am-4:30pm) and no weekends. It is a remote hybrid position (80% remote, 20% onsite) and will cover the following primary care clinics for preventative gaps outreach: Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Cambridge, Isanti, Maple Grove and Ramsey.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
0 to 2 years of experience in customer service, health care or community-based role

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree in health care

Responsibilities

Acts as the central facilitator to patients supported by the care team.
Transitions and supports patient through all stages of care.
Maintains and documents ongoing communications with patients and care team.
Collects and maintains patient data and reports to facilitate care.
Communicates with patients, families and providers to maintain coordination of care.
Identifies and facilitates resolution to barriers.
Identifies barriers the patient may have to meeting health care goals and communicates with care team.
Assists patients in determining resources within system and the community.
Ensures connections were made and ongoing needs are met.
Develops patient-driven goals and support patients care.
Works with patients to develop medical and no-medical goals.
Reinforces provider and care team communication about plan of care.
Engages family and/or friends to support care and goals.
Supports medication and treatment adherence as needed.
Uses electronic medical record and other electronic tools for data gathering and interpretation.
Incorporate appropriate behavior change techniques to empower patients to be active participants in their health.
Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques.
Provides behavior change mentorship to other team members or care guides as needed.
Other duties as assigned.