Shelby

Seven Counties Services•Shepherdsville, KY

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Make appointments and/or referrals for PCP or Medical Specialty. Maintain the Integrated Care Coordinators schedule including appointment reminders, scheduling appointments and rescheduling following a cancellation or no show. Prepares and mails caring contacts to clients determined to be at a risk of suicide as directed by Integrated Care Coordinator. Assists clients in navigating the healthcare environment to ensure appropriate access to care. Assists with coordination/access to services that address social determinants of healthcare outcomes: Assist with options for transportation to healthcare appointments Assist client in obtaining housing resources Assists with access to other community resources e.g., public assistance and financial benefits Develops knowledge base of other healthcare providers in the service area and collaborate, as needed Documents tracking for appointments, medication, and other healthcare needs for assigned clients, as needed EDUCATION High School diploma or GED Preferred, but not required training as a Medical Assistant EXPERIENCE One year of experience working in a hospital, physician office, or behavioral care clinic Experience in community setting or integrated care environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position may require lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids Reliable transportation for travel between clinic locations if needed. Time Type: Full time Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
One year of experience working in a hospital, physician office, or behavioral care clinic
Experience in community setting or integrated care environment.
Position may require lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing
Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids
Reliable transportation for travel between clinic locations if needed.
COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.

Nice To Haves

Preferred, but not required training as a Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Make appointments and/or referrals for PCP or Medical Specialty.
Maintain the Integrated Care Coordinators schedule including appointment reminders, scheduling appointments and rescheduling following a cancellation or no show.
Prepares and mails caring contacts to clients determined to be at a risk of suicide as directed by Integrated Care Coordinator.
Assists clients in navigating the healthcare environment to ensure appropriate access to care.
Assists with coordination/access to services that address social determinants of healthcare outcomes:
Assist with options for transportation to healthcare appointments
Assist client in obtaining housing resources
Assists with access to other community resources e.g., public assistance and financial benefits
Develops knowledge base of other healthcare providers in the service area and collaborate, as needed
Documents tracking for appointments, medication, and other healthcare needs for assigned clients, as needed