Description

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) team!The Care Coordinator assists patients onsite at the clinic and collaborates closely with the clinical care team to connect Erie patients with both internal and community resources, aimed at enhancing their overall health and well-being.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Screen patients for needs around SDOH and provide linkage to services such as emergency financial assistance, transportation, food assistance, etc.
• Enroll patients in services, benefits, and programs for which they are eligible (pharmaceutical programs, LINK, financial applications for hospital referrals, etc.)
• Educate and empower patients to navigate future SDOH needs
• Distribute and track SDOH resources including Top Box Food distribution, ordering Uber Health rides, and distributing other material resources
• Use Epic to document work, respond to referrals and create SDOH panels and outreach risks
• Build effective relationships with local social service agencies and advocate for clients in the process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  
  

Experience:

• A minimum two years of work experience in community health, social or community services, or comparable experience preferred.
  
  

Skills and Knowledge :

• Verbal and written communication skills, including high level of comfort presenting to groups.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
• Local travel is required for the position.
  
  

The Erie Advantage Pledge

Working Together For What Matters Most

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

• • Our mission, vision, and values unite us.
  • Our voices matter.
  • We do things well.
  • Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.
  • We find our career sweet spot at Erie.