Care Coordinator- EWC - East Bakersfield CHC

Overview

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages.

We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to join our team as a Care Coordinator- EWC.

Clinica Sierra Vista is a regional representative of the EWC (Every Woman Counts) Program for Kern and Fresno County. Every Woman Counts (EWC) program provides FREE breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to California’s underserved populations. The mission of EWC is to save lives by preventing and reducing the devastating effects of cancer for Californians. The EWC Coordinator is responsible for activities of the EWC program including patient navigation, compliance, outreach related to the program, and reducing the time frame from cancer diagnosis to treatment initiation.

The EWC Coordinator is responsible for coordinating services for CSV patients.

• Patient Navigation
• Assist patients and families with scheduling EWC, specialty, and related appointments.
• Arrange PCP visits for patients referred for preventive care needs.
• Support patient logistics such as transportation and social service referrals (e.g., food bank).
• Patient Enrollment & Coverage Support
• Enroll eligible patients in EWC, BCCTP, and other cancer prevention/care programs.
• Support patients in obtaining appropriate health coverage.
• Compliance, Documentation & Records Management
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, CSV policies, and legal standards.
• Ensure required EWC visit forms are completed and submitted appropriately.
• Maintain organized patient records and upload documentation to the EWC portal.
• Participate in and lead EWC audits and support corrective actions as required.
• Reporting, Outreach & Community Education
• Maintain EWC program statistics and produce monthly/annual reports on enrollment and outcomes.
• Conduct outreach to engage patients and promote program participation.
• Program Coordination
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EWC requirements and CSV/partner services.
• Identify gaps in program operations or patient care and support improvements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Required.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in HER Documentation is highly desired.
• Knowledge of or experience with HEDIS and UDS preferred.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Experience working in a FQHC preferred.

• Must be able to work a full-time schedule.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screening (background check, drug tests, and references).
• Must be able to comply with organizational behavioral standards.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!