Care Specialist
Upward Health · Stamford, CT · 5 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Care Specialist is a key member of the team responsible for delivering chronic care management to high-complexity patients. The Care Specialist primarily works in patients' homes and communities (90% of the time) and engages in virtual care (10% of the time).
Responsibilities
- Direct outreach to patients
- Guiding patients through the enrollment process
- Facilitating virtual appointments with providers
- Ensuring patients adhere to care plans
- Building relationships with patients and team members
- Coordinating care and providing education
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation
- Experience in chronic care management or working with chronically ill/elderly patients
- Technologically proficient with basic computer skills
- Experience with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and care coordination
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and work independently
Qualifications
- Self-starter and motivation
- Empathy and compassion
- Accountability and integrity
- Cultural competence
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Patient engagement
- Time management and organization
- Technology proficiency
- Motivational interviewing and patient-centered care
- Data management
- Outcome-oriented approach
Skills
- Adaptability & Resilience
- Self-Starter & Motivation
- Empathy & Compassion
- Accountability & Integrity
- Cultural Competence
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Care Coordination
- Health Education
- Patient Engagement
- Time Management & Organization
- Technology Proficiency
- Motivational Interviewing & Patient-Centered Care
- Data Management
- Outcome-Oriented Approach