<div class="isg-job-description“>Outreach Resources:Provide resources who are trusted members of the communities served and/or have an unusually close understanding of the communities to facilitate access to health care services, improve the quality and cultural competency of those services, and improve member health outcomes. Outreach Coordinator Resources work to increase health literacy, reduce costs of services, and improve care.
Pay Rate $20.00 hrly.
Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00 pm
Work remotely and local Travel is required
Job Description
The overall approach for outreach workers is fluid and flexible based on identified quality and member outcome needs. The primary focus of the Outreach resources will be as follows:
Understand Member history and the physical, behavioral, and social factors that may be leading to less-than-ideal health outcomes or persistent gaps in care.
- Utilize a whole health approach when interacting with Members and caregivers.
- Working with Case Management to place outreach resources at point of care facilities to better facilitate member engagement and action.
- Facilitate real time gap closure initiatives including but not limited to immunizations, telehealth visits, A1c tests, lead tests, and blood pressure readings.
- Pivot priorities as necessary month to month based on HEDIS performance.
- Engage member in care coordination and case management as necessary.
- Educate member on health care benefits and services and monitor for over and/or underutilization.
Requirements:
- Vaccinated Covid and Flu
- Home Visits Required
- Driver’s License required
- High School Diploma/GED required
Preferred:
- Community Outreach experience preferred
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following:
• Race and associated traits, including hairstyle; Color, Age, Sex, Sexual orientation, Gender, Gender identity and gender expression; Religion, including dress and grooming practices; National origin, including language use restrictions; Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding; Marital or familial status; Genetic information, including family medical history; Physical or mental disability; Citizenship and/or immigration status
• Medical conditions, including cancer, AIDS/HIV, and occupational pneumoconiosis without respiratory impairment
• Denial of family or medical care leave
• Use of a guide or support animal
• Military or veteran status
• Political activities or affiliations
• Exercise of civil rights
• Domestic violence, assault, or stalking victim status
• GED certificate
• Arrest, expunged, or sealed records
• Application for or enrollment in Medi-Cal
• Status as a smoker or non-smoker
• Credit report or credit information
• Child or spousal support withholding
• Wage garnishment for consumer debt
• Relationship with someone with a disability
• Lawful conduct occurring during nonworking hours not on Company premises
• Any other protected class, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory behavior is prohibited from coworkers, supervisors, managers, owners, and third parties, including clientele. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination.
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