CARES Program Coordinator

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients,where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient'slives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

The CARES Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the care of Salud patients enrolled in the Ryan White program. The aim is to coordinate their HIV care in a primary care setting, taking a holistic approach to their care, including case management, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse, and coordinating resources as identified.

• Starting pay range - $22.35 to $25.70 per hour
• 5-day work week – Mon to Fri – 8 am to 5 pm

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Dental PPO plan
  • Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes2
  
  Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The CARES Program Coordinator will work closely with Salud patients, Salud clinics, local community hospitals, community members, and partnering agencies. The CARES Program Coordinator will work in a team-based approach, interacting with various staff members across departments, as well as supporting patients and their families to facilitate self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. The CARES Program Coordinator will adhere to the spirit of the SALUD mission statement while performing assigned duties.

Center Director

• Responsible for clinic flow and coordination of patient care of the HIV clinic, including linkage with external partners
• Grants management for the Ryan White CDPHE Grant, including monthly reporting, program invoicing, budget development, and data analysis
• Plans and performs community outreach to increase awareness of the program, health promotion within Salud and the community, and health communication
• Acts as liaison between the patient, provider, and HIV specialists. Works closely with Salud providers, external partners, and NCHN (Northern Colorado Health Network)
• Provides direct support for patient care providers in the performance of routine and acute clinical functions pertinent to efficient, ambulatory patient care
• Provides and prepares all paperwork necessary for appointments, including but not limited to labs, reports from other agencies, refills on medications, scheduling appointments for medical needs, performing the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assisting with questions, directing telephone calls, and other patient service duties
• Assists providers in educating patients regarding medications (with an emphasis on HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment), medication follow-up, lab results follow up, HIV/ AIDS disease process, and other education and follow-up as directed by the provider
• Follows state contract by performing all tasks required, including, but not limited to, monthly/quarterly/yearly reports (internal and external);
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