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We Are HiringAccountable Health Communities (AHC)Position description: The Community Health Worker/ Screener and Navigator position within the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) model at AMITA Health is primarily responsible for conducting on-premise screenings for health related social needs (HRSN) among the Medicare/Medicaid patients who present to the Emergency Departmant (ED) for care. In addition, the Screener/Navigator will assist from time to time with providing community services navigation to these patients.Job Requirements:With training, demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the AHC Program requirementsWith training, demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the standard operating procedures for screening in the ED setting as well as community service navigationFunction effeciently and effectively in the Emergency Department setting, as well as other clinical delivery settings as directed, with comfort and professionalismConduct screening in a patient-centered, compassionate mannerManage all administration of the screening including but not limited to ensuring all supplies are available and screenings are transmitted timely and accruately to the AHC Hub Office and supporting full compliance with the requirements of the Accountable Health Communities ModelExhibit excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skillsWith training, command a working knowledge of the AHC CMS Data System and other systems required to administer screening in the AHC model (Aunt Bertha)Additional duties as assignedObjectives:Contribute to the AHC Program milestone goals by completing AHC screenings (and/or navigation) for all eligible patients who present in the ED during shift.Actively participate and contribute as an AHC Team member to innovation, process improvement, and goal achievementDemonstrate AMITA Health mission, values, and behaviors at all times Other:Position may require shifts at different ED locationsFull time (40 hours) position and working hours can be flexible and include weekendsWhat You Will DoSupport health plan members by meeting non-clinical care management needs.Provide members with wellness coaching in person, virtually and by phone
Assist members with applications for public aid, payer specific programs, accessing medication, disability benefits, and other non-clinical issues as needed.
Locate and facilitate access to community resources for members.
Provide documentation support related to care management
What You Will NeedLicensure / Certification / RegistrationBLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Education:High school diploma or GED required.
Additional PreferencesHighly Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English
Must be able to train in Elk Grove Village
Prior experience in healthcare
Why Join Our TeamAMITA Health, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, is comprised of 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. With more than 900 providers in its medical groups, 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners, AMITA Health serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area. We are committed to improving accessibility to healthcare in the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable to our patients and one another, and we work hard to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Our compassionate, talented team members are the source of our strength, and we invest heavily in their well-being. We offer significant professional opportunities, career advancement potential, comprehensive training and competitive wages. Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfEEO is the Law Poster SupplementPlease note that AMITA Health will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. AMITA Health will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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