Patient Engagement Specialist (Augusta, GA area)
About The Position
The Patient Engagement Specialist I will serve as an essential member of the Patient Engagement and Population Health Team. This role necessitates conducting patient outreach, encompassing telephonic communication and in-person home visits, to cultivate engagement within our care model. The PES I is responsible for engaging patients who have not yet visited the clinic or participated in our care model, providing support to facilitate their access to care at Oak Street. Furthermore, the PES I may assist patients in identifying a more suitable setting for their primary care requirements.
Requirements
- A proven record of success in engagement, sales, and/or marketing within a healthcare-related context.
- Proficiency in both verbal and written communication.
- Advanced technological acumen, including proficiency in Excel and other EHR/EMR platforms.
- A commitment to serving the community and establishing meaningful professional relationships.
- A demonstrated ability to function autonomously in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- A comprehensive understanding of Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs.
- Access to dependable transportation and the capability to travel within assigned territories to interact with patients.
- Authorization to work in the United States is mandatory.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) is considered advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Execute patient outreach within the community, establishing connections with patients through home visits and telephonic support. (Approximately 50% of the time will involve community engagement, requiring access to reliable transportation).
- Address escalations and urgent needs, demonstrating the capability to prioritize tasks, triage situations, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Document patient interactions in electronic medical records promptly, adhering strictly to HIPAA standards and maintaining the confidentiality of protected health information.
- Facilitate communication regarding complex topics among all involved parties in the patient's care, as necessary (e.g., family members, caregivers, medical providers, community-based organizations).
- Collaborate with the patient and their support persons (if applicable) to define goals, address impediments, and maintain transparency concerning patient and provider expectations.
- Independently cultivate relationships with patients and their caregivers.
- Partner with Community Health Workers, Social Workers, and clinicians to support the needs of complex patients.
- Provide patients with education regarding Oak Street’s comprehensive wrap-around services.
- Achieve a minimum target of 20 resolutions per cycle.
Benefits
- Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
- Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
- Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
- New centers and flexible work environments
- Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
