Patient Engagement Specialist - job 1 of 2
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Patient Engagement Specialist
Location: Regional
Role Description
The Patient Engagement Specialist will be an integral part of the Population Health Team and will be responsible for conducting patient outreach (telephonic and in-person home visits) to foster engagement in our care model.
Responsibilities
The Patient Engagement Specialist will engage with patients who have not visited the clinic, or have not been engaged in our care model to support them in accessing care at Oak Street, The PES can also assist patients in finding a more appropriate setting for their primary care needs.
Core Responsibilities:
Patient Engagement Specialists should plan to spend about half of their time in the community connecting with patients. (In patient-centered locations; Home, Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities) This means having access to a reliable means of transportation to do so is required
Respond to escalations and urgent needs with the keen ability to prioritize work, triage situations, and multitask.
Document interactions with patients in electronic medical records in a timely manner while maintaining HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information
Communicate complex topics between all identified parties involved in patients' care as needed with passion and patients (e.g., family members, caregivers, medical providers, community-based organizations)
Partner with the patient and their support persons (if necessary) to identify goals, address barriers, and be transparent about patient/provider expectations.
Independently foster relationships with patients and their caregivers
Partner with Community Health Workers, Social Workers, and clinicians to support complex patient needs
Educate patients about Oak Streetâs numerous wrap-around services.
What weâre looking for:
Required Qualifications
Weâre looking for a motivated, experienced individual with:
A track record of success in health-care-related engagement, sales, and/or marketing
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong technology skills and understanding of Excel as well as other EHR/EMR platforms.
Dedication to serving the community and building meaningful relationships
A demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
An understanding of the Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs
Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel through assigned territories to connect with patients.
Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) is preferred
US Work Authorization is required
Someone who embodies being Oaky
What does being Oaky look like?
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is on a mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are an organization on the move! With over 200+ locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits:
Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
New centers and flexible work environments
Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Oak Street Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
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At Oak Street Health, we are on the lookout for a passionate Patient Engagement Specialist to join our dynamic Population Health Team! In this regional role, you'll play a crucial part in connecting directly with patients, both through telephonic outreach and in-person home visits. As a Patient Engagement Specialist, your mission will be to spark engagement in our innovative care model. You will spend around half of your time in the community at patient-centered locations like homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, making reliable transportation a must. Day-to-day, you'll handle urgent patient needs, document your interactions in electronic medical records, and serve as a vital communication link between patients, their caregivers, and healthcare providers. We believe in tailored care, so you'll work closely with patients to identify their goals, address any barriers to care, and make sure they understand the wrap-around services we offer. If you have a track record in healthcare engagement, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to serve the community, we want you to bring your energy and can-do attitude to Oak Street Health. Join us as we revolutionize healthcare for older adults on Medicare and foster a culture of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Be Oaky with us, and let's create unmatched patient experiences together!
We’re rebuilding healthcare as it should be. Since our founding in 2012, our mission has been to build a primary care delivery platform that directly addresses rising costs and poor outcomes, two of the most pressing challenges facing the United...
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