Community Care Coordinator at Froedtert in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Job Description:

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility.




This job is ON - SITE.





FTE: 0.600000





Shift: Shift 2




Job Summary:




Under direct supervision, provides longitudinal support for patients with the main goals of: improving health outcomes including chronic disease control, reducing no-show rates, reducing utilization of the emergency department, and providing patient support after hospital admissions. Provides patient support with self-management by visiting patients in their homes and administering standardized forms to assess care need to support improving health outcomes. Collaborates with the care team to provide each patient with a caring and personalized longitudinal remote and home-based care experience. Assists patients to adopt healthy behaviors, provides culturally appropriate health education and information based on national recommendations, facilitates video visits with the care team, and collects data to help identify health needs.



EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:



A minimum of 2 years of experience working/trained as a Community Health Worker, working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds is required. A minimum of 6 months of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.



EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:



High School diploma or equivalent is required.



SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:



Organizational skills necessary to coordinate multiple community resources, schedules, and appointments. Ability to independently prioritize work and the needs of patients. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and assessment skills in a team-based setting. Oral and written skills. Ability to work cooperatively in a busy, multi-disciplinary situation required.



LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:



American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire. Certified Community Health Worker strongly preferred.



Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health



Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off


• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities


• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin


• Referral bonuses


• Retirement plan - 403b


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics


• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.



We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests. Apply Now