WI3674537

1

Vocational Degree

Associate Degree

Unspecified

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: In the role of Patient
Coordinator in the department of Family Medicine,you will primarily be
working with specific ethnic communities. This individual must be
bilingual, fluent speaker of a target refugee language (Swahili). This
position will be responsible for helping refugee patients and their
families to navigate and access community health services and adopt
healthy behaviors. This position supports medical providers and
voluntary agencies (VOLAGs) through an integrated approach to care
management and community outreach. As a priority, activity will promote,
maintain, and improve the health of patients and their family and
advocate for individuals and community health. Community outreach, home
visits and leading community education sessions will be required.
Primary Functions Responsible for establishing trusting relationships
with patients and their families while providing general support and
encouragement. Follow-up with patients via telephone calls, home visits
and visits to other settings where patients can be found. Assist
patients with completing applications and registration forms. Provide
health education and assist with health information to ensure client
knows about their medical condition(s). Schedule appointments.
Coordinates/communicates with Volag to ensure patient receives
continuity of care. Provide referrals for services to community agencies
as appropriate. Assist patients in accessing health related services,
including but not limited to: obtaining a medical home, providing
instruction on appropriate use of the medical home, overcoming barriers
to obtaining needed medical care and social services. Help patients
connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in
special circumstances. Advocate for patients access to appropriate
linguistic services and help access to interpretation services. Exhibit
excellent working relations with patients, visitors and co-workers. Work
closely with medical providers to help ensure the patients with medical
needs have comprehensive and coordinated care. Identify and apply
appropriate role definitions and skilled boundaries. Other duties as
assigned. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Demonstrate strong verbal,
written and interpersonal communication skills. Connected to community
serving. Persistent, creative and resourceful Emotional maturity
Empathetic, caring and compassionate Open minded/non-judgmental Honest,
respectful, patient Friendly, outgoing, sociable Dependable,
responsible, reliable Knowledge of technical, business, consultation,
project management, and cultural\... For full info follow application
link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of
Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race,
color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual
orientation. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/433EEDA54E024564 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.