Patient Engagement Specialist - 65 Forward Kingston PA

Company: Geisinger
Location: Kingston
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Patient Engagement Specialist - 65 Forward Kingston
Location: Kingston, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: 65 Forward Kingston Operations Team
Date Posted: 04/20/2024
Job ID: R-61235
Job Summary

Supports clinical and administrative functions of the integrated care team. Facilitates communication with and provides for available resources between the patients and the care team to address patient concerns, unmet needs, and engagement opportunities. Supports patients and providers within the community setting by performing basic direct patient care activities.
Job Duties

Implements the planned strategy designed to build relationships for new patients and retention of existing patients.
Provides guidance and assists patients during annual enrollment and redetermination periods.
Provides written and verbal responses utilizing the EMR to accurately reflect patients' needs/concerns and the care team's responses.
Collaborates and coordinates with medical staff, administration, clinical operations, and support staff to facilitate prompt resolution of patient-related concerns and service issues.
Provides and documents timely feedback regarding patient satisfaction,
Works directly with Administrative Team to develop annual outreach, enrollment, and engagement plan and all other appropriate materials.
Identify patients, in collaboration with care team, who are not fully engaged in care model to understand barriers to care and connect them with resources to address barriers
Provides basic first aid and blood pressure screenings as directed by the provider and clinical supervisor.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and inter-program committees as assigned.
Provides back up support to front office and non-licensed clinical team.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.


Position Details

Hours: Days / Monday - Friday

No Evenings, Weekends, or Major Holidays

We're proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage
Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)
Employer contribution to your retirement plan
Tuition assistance (part time and full time roles only)
Generous paid time off packages that allows you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family.
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated and experienced nursing leaders
Paid Military Leave
Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups


Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.--s-p-m1--

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