Job Opportunities API

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conducts comprehensive assessments of the physical and social environments of patients in order to determine practical plans for eliminating barriers to care and increasing self-efficacy to manage chronic conditions. • Assists other health care professionals in providing health care and treatment. • Connects patients to resources and services such as transportation, health insurance coverage, prescription assistance, SSI, Black Lung benefits, SNAP benefits, etc. and acts as an advocate on their behalf. • Provides navigation services, including going with patients to social service and medical appointments, if needed. • Makes home visits to patients with chronic disease. • Assists patients in filling out medical forms. • Maintains records on all cases regarding visits, interviews, referrals, follow-ups and other actions. • Collects and records data and prepares required reports. • Serves as link between BSHC and other service agencies; Attends meetings and conferences and coordinates activities with these agencies. • Participates in training opportunities. • Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program. • Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations. • Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or equivalent • Associate degree preferred • Excellent communication skills required • Previous experience communicating with the public • Ability and desire to work with others and demonstrates a concern for the health and social needs of patients • Valid Kentucky Driver’s License