Temporary Project Coordinator, Healthcare Access

Organizational Description

Alameda Health Consortium is the association of community health centers in Alameda County, California. The Consortium supports the involvement of communities in achieving comprehensive, accessible health care and improved outcomes for the underserved in the county. The Consortium’s policy, advocacy, and program activities have resulted in our becoming a credible, trusted leader in promoting and improving the quality of health care for our communities. Our vigorous pursuit of community alliances and our dedication to collaborative efforts help eliminate duplication of services and ensure that we continue to deliver affordable and coordinated services that honor both the health care needs and the cultures of those we serve.

Position Title: Project Coordinator, Healthcare Access

Department: Eligibility and Enrollment

Reports To: Healthcare Access Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Status: Full-Time Regular

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator is a key contributor in eligibility and enrollment projects. The individual in this position will work on grant activities, such as coordination and monitoring of contract activities, data collection, and reporting. The Project Coordinator will also work collaboratively with the Healthcare Access Manager to provide technical support and training for enrollment services staff at the Consortium member health centers.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

• Collaborate with the Healthcare Access Manager to gather grant proposal information and write progress reports
• Coordinate and oversee grant activities to meet project timelines, budgetary constraints, and performance goals
• Collect and organize accurate records and files regarding program activities to prepare periodic and special statistical or narrative reports
• Monitor assigned program to help ensure compliance with contract provisions and funding source regulations
• Represent Eligibility and Enrollment on designated committees and task forces
• Travel to local meetings and site visits required
• Some out-of-town travel may be required
• Coordinate training process (e.g. Certified Enrollment Counselor’s, member clinics’ enrollment staff, On-Site Medi-Cal Eligibility liaisons)
• Stay current on public health programs (e.g. Medi-Cal, Medicare, HealthPAC, and Covered California)
• Function as liaison between Alameda Health Consortium, Community Health Center Network, member health centers, and community partners
• Monitor BenefitsCal access requests for member clinics’ users
• Provide HealthPAC Access system technical assistance
• Recommends operational changes to maximize service delivery and revenue reimbursement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience with eligibility and enrollment in Covered California, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and HealthPAC environment
• 1+ years’ experience organizing and conducting meetings
• Initiate contact with member clinics for data gathering
• Ability to conduct online research related to eligibility and enrollment
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively to establish positive relationships with diverse populations

Desired Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with Medi-Cal or HealthPAC enrollment systems.
• Experience with health services and health care safety net issues preferred.
• Interest in underserved populations (e.g. low-income, minority populations, homeless populations with mental illness, immigrant populations).

Required Education/License(s):

•Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Community Health, Public Health, Health Administration, a plus)

•Valid California Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an inside environment.

The Alameda Health Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.