Health Care Specialist jobs in Maine

Are you a CNA, MA, LPN, or RN who is passionate about preventative care? Are you looking to change things up while still maintaining those clinical skills within scope? PCHC is looking for a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Specialist to serve patients at Helen Hunt Health Center in Old Town! As a MAWV Specialist, you’ll function as a direct-care clinician and collaborate within integrated care teams to identify and outreach patients who are eligible for wellness visits and/or have fallen behind on recommended care and screenings. If communication, quality assurance, and advocacy are your superpowers, this position is for you! Apply today!

This position may work in a Designated Healthcare Facility which is subject to the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for healthcare workers. If hired, you will be required to show a Certificate of Immunization, or Proof of Immunity, against: 1.) Rubeola (measles); Mumps; Rubella (German measles); Varicella; Hepatitis B; and Influenza.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (NOTE: Requires in-person presence on a daily basis)

Salary: The salary will be determined based on the credentials and experience of the final candidate. If the finalist is a CNA, MA, or LPN, the salary ranges from $19.50-$27/hour depending on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. If the finalist is an RN, the salary ranges from $29.50-$42/hour depending on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Highlights of the position:

• Demonstrates compassion, collaboration, communication, and appropriate clinical judgment in patient care.
• Responsible for conducting outreach, scheduling, and verification activities for preventative services and Medicare Annual Wellness visits.
• Performs Medicare Wellness visits with identified patients in person or via telehealth and collaborates with providers for documentation, review, and sign off of completion.
• Is educated on chronic disease management and preventative care, providing related teaching to patients as needed.
• Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests. Supports clinical desktop work.
• Is flexible in adapting to the needs of the department, stepping in to perform clinical duties and/or procedures within scope of licensure.
• Creates care plans and strategizes within care team to effectively manage patient’s care.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Engages and supports patients to ensure they feel heard, respected, and involved in their care.
• Champions and assists departments with new and ongoing initiatives. Collaborates with all teams to improve the patient experience and clinic processes.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits
• PCHC cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Lab & X-Ray, Physical Therapy and Podiatry all within one organization.
• What’s it like to work at PCHC? Find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyC3DFYq0zg

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Relevant postsecondary education preferred.
• For CNA or MA - Minimum of two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant in a primary healthcare or related setting required. AAMA Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred for MA
• For LPN - Minimum of two years of LPN experience in a primary healthcare or related and valid Maine State Board of Nursing LPN License required for LPN required.
• For RN - One to two years of RN experience in a primary healthcare or related setting and valid Maine State Board of Nursing License as a Registered Nurse required.
• Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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