Annual Wellness Coordinator

Position Overview: Describes the overall purpose of the position or why the position exists

In collaboration with Population health, the Chief Medical Officer, and Vice President of Clinical Transformation, the Annual Wellness Coordinator works to increase access to wellness services for current and prospective patients. Provides patients with tools to manage their chronic conditions and improve quality of living.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following description is a general representation of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Ensure understanding of CMS Medicare Annual Wellness Visit requirements and workflows. Obtain baseline data on all patients including medical histories, vital sights, health education, lab tests, and other relevant information during Annual Wellness Visits. Perform Telehealth visits with eligible patients.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to identify barriers to patients in the community and develop solutions to resolve barriers and improve patient access to care.
• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients in area of practice. Ensure adheres to standards of care and scope of practice in a manner that is consistent with license.
• Lead individual and small group wellness education and counseling programs to eligible patients as requested.
• Coordinate with clinical leadership to identify and develop initiatives to improve the access to and quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Participate in Community Outreach Programs and develop relationships with other health care organizations in the area of service.
• Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to ensure compliance with Health Standards, documentation of services, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Telehealth Care practices, clinical skills, standards of care, and CMS Medicare Requirements.
• Perform occasional telephone triage to assess patient problem, advise on course of treatment, and refer to other providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education an individual must possess to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Education and Licensure Requirements

• Current and Unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of Ohio OR current and unrestricted Registered Dietitian in state of Ohio
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• College Diploma or equivalent in Nursing or Dietetics required
• Valid Driver’s License and Active Vehicle Insurance Required

Experience and Skills:

• 2 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse required or Registered Dietitian
• Experience in Community Health Center preferred
• Knowledge of EPIC or other EMR systems required. Able to demonstrate appropriate use for documentation, review of medical records, and other activities.
• Working knowledge of local community.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals on wellness education.
• Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with staff, patients, and the public.
• Able to identify problems, collect data and facts, and propose solutions
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including appropriate utilization of electronic communication devices.
• Able to relate to individuals from a diverse range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Able to utilize electronic communication devices
• Able to Walk, Stand, and Sit for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Able to remain composed during an occasionally stressful work environment.

The physical demands and work environment described above represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

REPORTS TO AND EVALUATED BY: Population Health Manager

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000