Supporting the Mission and Core Values of Hoxie Medical Clinic and Sheridan County Health Complex, the individual in this position works cooperatively with all staff members; serving each other, our customers, and promoting a team effort and positive presence at all sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities as PCMH Coordinator
* Facilitate Organizational changes consistent with the Chronic Care Model for chronic care diseases and the selected model of management for clinical operations.
* Provide educational programs, training for the staff, assess, observe and implement daily operations in the clinical setting.
* Assist in promoting and improving the health outcomes of patients and improving the clinical efficiency of Hoxie Medical Clinic.
* Responsible for the Patient Centered Medical Home Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities as Community Educator
* Create programs that encourage health and wellness, and prevent disease. Teach people how to make good health decisions, incorporate healthy activities into their lives and avoid harmful behaviors.
* Create and implement health education programs for the general public, as well as targeting at-risk populations, such as diabetes patients, expectant mothers and heart patients. Prepare presentations, conduct health screenings and patient outreach, and serve as point of contact for patients.
* Provide patients with information on their diagnosis and treatment, as well as tips on staying healthy.
* Teach group classes on health topics and train medical staff on how to communicate with patients.
Additional duties may include:
* Create health-related materials , such as posters and websites.
* Help people find the appropriate health services or information.
* Advocate for improved health resources and policies.
* Collect data and other information to analyze needs and evaluate programs.
* Prepare reports for management and other stakeholders.
Some travel will be required especially for initial training
A State of Kansas Registered Nurse license in good standing. Two years of experience in Community Education and PCMH preferred, but not required.