Health Care Coordinator - FT
About the role
The Health Care Coordinators primary responsibility is to assist in the overall management of Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) patients, particularly those with chronic disease. They demonstrate innovation and an acceptance of new ideas and concepts, resolve conflicts with clients, and motivate them to make vital changes in their lives. They exhibit effective communication skills for working with clients, their families, and other healthcare providers. They show self-confidence and the ability to express unpopular views. They perform population health, care management, and patient-self management support and clinical documentation functions. They provide support for patient and family-centered continuity of care services for patients undergoing transition of care. They assist in providing patients and families with optimal linkage to community resources. They work collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care through facilitating the efficient use of resources. They act as advocates for individual's health care needs and assist in minimizing the fragmentation of health delivery systems.
Qualifications
- Degree in health education, nursing, nutrition, or certification as Registered Medical Assistant or three (3) years clinical experience in a primary care setting, or equivalent education or experience
- Ability to obtain certification through the National Society of Health Coaches
- Salary is commensurate with up to 10 years of experience