Diabetes Care Coordinator

Erie Family Health Center provides a comprehensive array of programs and services that target the physical, mental, social, economic and cultural needs of its economically disadvantaged and medically under served clients. Rooted in a tradition of compassionate, culturally sensitive health care, Erie’s programs and services go beyond the treatment of disease to promote wellness and empower clients to make healthy lifestyle choices. By confronting the social, economic and cultural factors that influence health, Erie Family Health Center treats the individual as well as the community. Erie believes that quality health care is a right, not a privilege. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The Diabetes Care Coordinator collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of providers, administrators, health promoters and quality improvement specialists to support diabetic patients across Erie Family Health Center locations. This position identifies and coordinates additional resources for diabetic patients including health education, transportation, and completion of lab tests and referrals. The Diabetes Care Coordinator is responsible for implementing and coordinating group diabetes visits, educational sessions and specialty clinics.   This position manages data collection from diabetes group visits and provider patient panels for health center and grant reports. An ideal candidate would enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate resources and improve health outcomes for diabetic patients.
 
REQUIREMENTS: 
Minimum of BA required, Masters of Public Health or related field preferred.  Experience with project coordination or program management, strong interpersonal and oral communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish and English). Experience working with diabetic patients and one or more years working in community health setting preferred. Demonstrated cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment. Experience with data entry in various systems including Electronic Health Record System.
 
Erie provides a full benefit package including: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, life insurance, generous paid time off benefit earned in the first year of employment, plus 7 paid holidays. 401(k) and 403(b) programs also available.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Erie Family Health Center recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Applications from minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged. Erie Family Health Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is dedicated to valuing the diversity of its staff. 

For consideration please submit resume to:  
Human Resources Department 
Erie Family Health Center 
1701 West Superior Street 
Chicago, IL. 60622 
 
E-mail: jobseriefamilyhealth.org 
Web: http://www.eriefamilyhealth.org