Metabolic Health Care Coordinator
- Bogalusa, LA
- Full-time
- Day shift
Job description
Position Summary:
Access Health Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator to support the implementation of the Metabolic Health Initiative, an innovative population health program designed to improve outcomes for rural Medicaid patients living with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other chronic conditions. The Care Coordinator will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, helping patients navigate their care journey through education, engagement, care planning, remote monitoring, and coordination of services.
This position combines in-person patient interaction with virtual outreach and care management to improve health outcomes, increase patient engagement, and support successful achievement of quality and value-based care objectives.
Required Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Health Promotion, Nutrition, Kinesiology, Counseling, Health Sciences, Public Health, or related field; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in care coordination, case management, population health, community health, chronic disease management, health coaching or related healthcare setting.
• Experience working with a Federally Qualified Health Center preferred.
• Experience supporting patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or behavioral health concerns preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and community resources.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience conducting patient outreach and engagement activities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and population health platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
• Health Coaching certification from a nationally recognized coaching organization or working towards a health coach certificate program.
• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW).
• Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience with Athena EHR, population health platforms, or remote patient monitoring technologies.
• Experience in value-based care or population health programs.
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