The Community Health Connect Clinic Coordinator will work with the Communicable Disease supervisor, healthcare provider and support team to provide health screenings in accordance with the prescribed protocol.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in public health, health sciences, biology or other medical field. Public Health experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. CPR Certification within one (1) year of hire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work with staff including the nurse practitioner, medical assistant, educator, social worker, interpreter and support staff to complete the following aspects of the clinic:
o Collecting eligible referrals
o Scheduling patient appointments, including setting up transport and interpretation
o Navigate immigration paperwork and ensure necessary documents are present
o Collect health history, including risk factors for health outcomes, mental health assessments
o Collect labs for health screenings, vital signs and vision and hearing screenings
o Review immunization history and prepare documents for immunizations
o Provide education on all aspects of the clinic
o Review results of screenings, diagnoses, treatment options and work with staff to deliver results
o Refer and schedule to further assessments or primary care
o Provide referral services with necessary lab and assessment results
o Through chart review, assure accurate and complete charting
o Bill Medicaid and invoice Ohio Department of Job & Family Services as applicable
o Assist clients with applications for Medicaid and other benefits
Additionally, the Clinic Coordinator will:
o Maintain statistical reports as requested by funders and the Board of Health
o Work with supervisor to improve efficiency and quality of clinic operations
o Seek out new referral partners and maintain current community partners
o Pursue clients that are lost to follow-up
o Work with clients to assure soft hand-off for continuity of care
o Order medication and supplies for the clinic
o Work with supervisor to create protocols as necessary
o Be alert for health notifications, recalls and outbreak information that may influence clinic operations
Participates in agency disaster preparedness activities; may be required to report for work outside normal working hours during an emergency; available 24/7 for consultation related to bioterrorism/public health emergencies; meets all public health core competencies as outlined by the position’s Supervisor; completes other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in public health, health sciences, biology or other medical field. Public Health experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. CPR Certification within one (1) year of hire.
Clark County Combined Health District
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