HEALTH EDUCATION AND ACCESS COORDINATOR - Harlem School Zone PA 1

The Institute for Family Health•New York, NY

61d

About The Position

The Health Education & Access Coordinator will develop, implement and manage health education and access programs for students, families and staff within the school/community zone. The role will emphasize health-promotion, preventive education, access to health services, collaboration with community partners, tracking of outcomes, and support of equity and access. Health Education Individual Conduct individualized health education during SBHC appointments. Make referrals to medical provider and social work for all new patients. Maintain chart documentation for each encounter; clinical care supervised by collaborating clinician. Conducts follow-up and outreach with patients as indicated. Classroom and Small Group Assess individual and community needs for health education on an ongoing basis. Work with Community Health Practicum Adolescent Health Educator to develop/select/adapt and implement a health curriculum to be delivered to students in the classroom and small group setting. Evaluate effectiveness of health education activities and revise as needed with implementation of current best practices. Work with SBHC staff on other tasks as needed Insurance Access Individual Screens children and families for Medicaid, CHP, FHP, FBPB, PCAP and WIC eligibility. Completes the Access NY application for eligible families Provides intensive tracking and follow-up with applicants to ensure that all required supporting documentation is obtained. Works to implement insurance related outreach strategies. racks reporting metrics with supervisors on SBHC billing and reimbursement to identify barriers to effective billing and problem-solve/improve SBHC registration workflow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, health education or related field.
1-2 years of experience in health education and/or insurance access/enrollment.
Demonstrated familiarity with health insurance issues.
Excellent organizational & customer service skills.
Able to manage competing demands and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.
Very detail oriented and thorough.
Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
Able to commit to at least two years in the position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated familiarity counseling adolescents on reproductive health (experience preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct individualized health education during SBHC appointments.
Make referrals to medical provider and social work for all new patients.
Maintain chart documentation for each encounter
Conducts follow-up and outreach with patients as indicated.
Assess individual and community needs for health education on an ongoing basis.
Work with Community Health Practicum Adolescent Health Educator to develop/select/adapt and implement a health curriculum to be delivered to students in the classroom and small group setting.
Evaluate effectiveness of health education activities and revise as needed with implementation of current best practices.
Work with SBHC staff on other tasks as needed
Screens children and families for Medicaid, CHP, FHP, FBPB, PCAP and WIC eligibility.
Completes the Access NY application for eligible families
Provides intensive tracking and follow-up with applicants to ensure that all required supporting documentation is obtained.
Works to implement insurance related outreach strategies.
Tracks reporting metrics with supervisors on SBHC billing and reimbursement to identify barriers to effective billing and problem-solve/improve SBHC registration workflow.