Health Care Coordinator

State of Utah • Sandy, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking to hire a passionate individual to fill their role of Health Care Coordinator. This role involves assessing and evaluating a patient's clinical problems and health care needs, providing care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness, and providing clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals, and expectations. The Health Care Coordinator will also maintain and update patient charts, records, and information, provide consultation and/or expert advice or testimony, and collaborate with various stakeholders, such as DCFS, Medicaid, and medical professionals, to ensure the client's healthcare needs are met. The Fostering Health Children Program's (FHCP) mission is to facilitate and advocate for excellence in medical, dental, mental health, and overall wellbeing for children in Utah’s foster care system. This program is designed to assist the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in meeting the healthcare needs of Utah's children that are placed in foster care.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse
• At least 2 years of experience working in a healthcare related program.
• Experience working with children and youth.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assessing a patient's clinical problems and healthcare needs
• Experience maintaining and updating patient charts, records, and information
• Experience providing clients with information regarding options, benefits, services, goals, and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and evaluating a patient's clinical problems and health care needs
• Providing care oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness
• Providing clients with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expectations
• Maintaining and updating patient charts, records, and information
• Providing consultation and/or expert advice or testimony
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, such as DCFS, Medicaid, and medical professionals to ensure the client's healthcare needs are met

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level