Healthcare Advocate

6 days ago


Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Upward Health Full time

About Upward Health

Upward Health is a pioneering in-home medical group providing 24/7 comprehensive care. Our multidisciplinary team addresses the physical, behavioral, and social health needs of our patients whenever and wherever they require assistance.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our team members are driven by a shared passion for improving patient outcomes and delivering exceptional care.

Role Overview

This role requires a dedicated and empathetic individual to work as a Care Specialist within our organization. As a Care Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to our patients, primarily in their homes and communities, with occasional virtual interactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Outreach: Conduct direct outreach to patients via phone, in-person visits, mailings, and other strategies, including cold-calling and unscheduled door knocks.
  • Enrollment and Data Collection: Enroll patients into our program and collect essential data about them during the enrollment process through continuous phone and in-person interactions.
  • Needs Assessment and Goal Setting: Meet patients in their homes or communities to conduct a thorough needs assessment, helping them set achievable health goals.
  • Care Coordination: Facilitate in-home provider appointments and coordinate care between patients and our care team as needed, ensuring timely initial provider visits and follow-up appointments.
  • Quality Measure Support: Support patients in meeting their healthcare goals related to quality measures.
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to support market and organizational goals.
  • Data Analysis and Documentation: Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals, obtain and record vital signs, and document patient encounters accurately.
  • Education and Communication: Explain technical medical information to educate patients and cultivate strong relationships with primary care providers through timely communication and integration of information into the care plan.
  • Rapport Building and Extended Appointments: Build rapport with patients using motivational interviewing techniques and conduct one-on-one extended in-person appointments.
  • Follow-up and Reporting: Make follow-up calls and home visits per Upward Health policy, prepare reports as needed, and document each patient encounter with precision.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills for assessing patient needs and treatment goals, with the ability to work independently in an unstructured environment.
  • Interpersonal Savvy and Motivational Interviewing: Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to interact with and influence people to establish trust and build strong relationships, with familiarity with concepts like motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care.
  • Organization and Time Management: Strong organizational skills, ability to manage and maintain a personal schedule, and proficiency in time management and prioritization.
  • Communication and Documentation: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical medical information and accurately document patient information in electronic medical records.
  • Qualifications: At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, Medical Assistant, or similar role, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Additional Requirements: A valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel within your assigned territory or other areas as needed to support patient needs and training requirements.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on location and experience.



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