Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Care Coordinator I - Posting #26411

Hourly Range: $21.88

Position Summary:

Full-time position available for our Vashon Medical Clinic. The Care Coordinator is responsible for being part of a clinical care team and enhancing quality and patient-centered care. This is accomplished by assessing gaps in care for patients with chronic conditions and/or mental health needs and creating a plan with the clinical care team during daily huddles. Will assist patients with medication management, access to insurance, and help identify any other preventive health needs. Will also assist patients with ongoing self-management goal setting utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills. Strong computer skills are necessary to be able to track patient’s adherence with their plan of care in electronic charts. This position also requires that the Care Coordinator facilitate team meetings so organization skills and effective communication skills are needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the care team to identify gaps in care and work to resolve them using process improvement strategies.
• Provide brief interventions at point of care to assist patients with management of their chronic illness, address any social needs and link patients to behavioral health.
• Send letters and perform follow-up phone calls to patients for planned visits.
• Advocate for patients services with community, social service, and medical providers.
• Participate and coordinate care transitions for patients who have been seen in an emergency room and/or have been discharged from a hospital/long-term care facility.
• Assist patients with ongoing self-management goal setting based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on client decision-making utilizing motivational interviewing skills.

Qualifications and/or Experience: 

• Certified Medical Assistant (Care Coordinator I)
• BA/BS/BSW in health related field with one year of experience working in community health.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

 How to Apply:

To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Kerry Barnes, HCA, at kerrybarnes@seamarchc.org. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 5/9/2024

External candidates considered after 5/14/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html