Hospital & Health Care, Healthcare Services

Community Resource Specialist; Multiple Clinic Locations; 1.0FTE;Days

Madison, OHOnsiteFull TimePosted 27 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

GED
Microsoft software skills
PowerPoint
Excel
Word
Access
driver's license

Nice to have

4-year degree
health care
social services
case management
diverse cultures
medical software applications

Role summary

UnityPoint Health Meriter is seeking a Community Resource Specialist to provide comprehensive care and address social determinants of health for medically homed patients. This role involves collaborating with clinical staff to assess and triage patient needs, coordinating services and referrals, and linking patients with community resources. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of experience in community agency direct care services, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred qualifications include a 4-year degree, case management experience, cultural competency, and knowledge of medical software like EPIC.

Job Description

The Community Resource Specialist role is essential to provide UnityPoint Health Meriter medically homed patients with comprehensive care and work to address social determinants of health. This position collaborates with other clinical staff to assess and triage patient social service and community resource needs and coordinate services and referrals as appropriate. The primary role of the Community Resource Specialist is to link community resources to patients in need.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
3 years of experience in community agency providing direct care services to clients.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Microsoft software skills with programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

4-year degree in health care, social services, or related field
Experience in case management
Experience with diverse cultures
Knowledge of medical software applications (ie. EPIC)

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