CARES Program Coordinator

The CARES Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the care of Salud patients enrolled in the Ryan White program and the oversight of the grant that funds the program, including reporting, monitoring and working closely with the State of Colorado to maintain program adherence and funding. The program’s aim is to coordinate their HIV care in a primary care setting, taking a holistic approach to their care, including case management, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse, and coordinating resources as identified.We offer:Starting pay range - $22.35 to $25.70 per hour5-day work week – Mon to Fri – 8 am - 5 pm Comprehensive Benefits Package including:Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)VisionFlexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&D, Supplemental Life and AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous vacation accrual10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per yearRetirement savings plansEmployees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month   Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve The CARES Program Coordinator will work closely with Salud patients, Salud clinics, local community hospitals, community members, and partnering agencies. The CARES Program Coordinator will work in a team-based approach, interacting with various staff members across departments, as well as supporting patients and their families to facilitate self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. The CARES Program Coordinator will adhere to the spirit of the SALUD mission statement while performing assigned duties.Supervision Received:Center DirectorSpecific Duties:Responsible for clinic flow and coordination of patient care of the HIV clinic, including linkage with external partnersResponsible for grants management for the Ryan White CDPHE Grant, including monthly reporting, program invoicing, budget development and data analysisGrants management includes preparing the annual submission and working across departments to ensure compliance and adherence to program requirementsGrants management includes working closely with the State to arrange audits and ensure all requirements are met across the organization, working with Finance, Quality, and Operations to respond to State requestsGrants management includes working with the State in gap analysis to ensure ongoing quality improvement in the program and peer sharing across granteesPlan and perform community outreach to increase awareness of the program, health promotion within Salud and the community and health communicationActs as liaison between patient, provider, and HIV specialistsWorks closely with Salud providers, external partners, and NCHN (Northern Colorado Health Network)Provide direct support for patient care providers in the performance of routine and acute clinical functions pertinent to efficient, ambulatory patient careProvide and prepare all paperwork necessary for appointments including but not limited to labs, reports from other agencies, refills on medications, scheduling appointments for medical needs, performing the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assist in questions, direction of telephone calls and other patient service dutiesAssist providers in educating patients regarding medications (with an emphasis on HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment), medication follow-up, lab results and follow­ up, HIV/ AIDS disease process and other education, and follow-up as directed by the providerFollows state contract by performing all tasks required including, but not limited to monthly/quarterly/yearly reports (internal and external); Quality Improvement Indicators; Meetings, etc.Participate in the Quality Committee meetings and establishing, implementing, and monitoring a Quality Plan (yearly)Assist in risk stratification of high-risk Salud patients, with an emphasis on patients enrolled in the Ryan White programAssist in assessing patient's medical, dental, behavioral, and social needsDevelop a comprehensive care program for patients, with referrals to internal and external resourcesProvide care management, follow-up, and support services to high-risk Salud patients, with an emphasis on Ryan White patientsAssist patients with applying and accessing assistance programsProvide on-going individualized support to patients in the program Willing and able to perform other duties as assigned to assure safe, high quality, and efficient clinical services for our patients and excellent team customer service