Community Outreach Coordinator (Medical Assistant)
Core
Promote access to healthcare and social services, engage patients in community/home settings, and assist with navigating health systems.
Role type
Community Outreach Coordinator (Medical Assistant)
Builds
Community health programs and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Required skills
Medical Assistant certification, clinical administrative experience, patient education, social needs assessment, EHR documentation, community resource navigation, culturally appropriate communication, home visit coordination, vital signs measurement, point-of-care testing
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, public speaking, group facilitation, bi-lingual skills, volunteer experience
Technologies
MS Office, MS Word, MS Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Obtain vitals and perform point-of-care testing; deliver health education to patients and community; identify social, medical, and financial barriers; create connections between vulnerable populations and resources; travel to patients' homes to provide services; develop health/social management plans; refer patients to other programs; update Electronic Medical Record documentation; advocate for underserved individuals; participate in community events; educate staff and stakeholders about community needs.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC