
Retail Health Coordinator - Chicago, IL
- Schaumburg, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinates patient flow throughout all scheduled appointments
- Interacts with customers/patients/members/coworkers telephonically and eventually through technology-based interactions, including video, email, text, etc and deliver healthcare reminders
- Reaches out to language line/interpreter when services are needed
- Schedules, tracks, and reconciles patient referrals and diagnostic tests, as appropriate
- Schedules tests per written workflows within Scheduler app via telephone or electronically and documents accordingly
- Demonstrates proficiency managing email in an Outlook account, and using remote communication software such as Skype Microsoft Teams and WebEx; able to demonstrate proficiency with Word, Excel, and experience documenting within an electronic health record like EPIC
- Adheres to care management, privacy and confidentiality, and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory, accreditation guidelines, company policies and procedures
- Attends weekly team huddles, intermittently, to stay connected with the Retail Health field and operation
- Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients
- Communicates with clinical team, patients, and families on recommended patient care plans
- Assists with completing and tracking patient forms and letters
- Notifies clinical care team of any changes or barriers they encounter as appropriate
- Cross trains to other areas of the retail health management/Gaps in care, as appropriate
- Orientation and training of staff as assigned
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of health care, customer service, patient relations and/or hospitality concierge experience required
- Naturally passionate about engaging and connecting members telephonically and communicating their health plan identified gaps with the ultimate goal of improving their health care outcomes
- Comfortable working in a dynamic role and open to continuous growth and evolution of responsibilities
- Ability to receive and act on feedback; curious and seeks to learn
- Strong computer, data entry, and typing skills; ability to work between multiple technology platforms; able to learn and utilize new technology as service evolves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining a pleasant and calm demeanor with members, patients and caregivers
- Ability to interact appropriately with others is important
- Self-starter and able to successfully work with minimal supervision.
- Great problem solver with ability to collaboratively engage with members, patients, caregivers and other team members to create innovative solutions
- Understanding of health insurance, including local providers, general plan types and terminology.
- Able to read instructions, reports and information on computer screens and key information on computers
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal and organizational skills
- Level of confidentiality
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent customer service and communication (verbal, written, listening) skills
- Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant preferred
- Work experience in doctor office or coordination of care is advantageous
- Experience in a call center or telephonic care management setting preferred
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or other medical/customer service certification is a plus
- Prior experience handling sensitive information confidentially, including information referred to as PHI (patient health information) protected under HIPAA
- Experience with electronic medical records, e.g., Epic preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- One year of community-based experience preferred, particularly within an interdisciplinary care team, in addition to three to five years’ experience in a health care and/or office setting preferred
- An Associate's Degree is preferred
- Other Certificates or Licenses (List): MA or CNA or CPhT or other medical/customer service certificationAnticipated Weekly Hours 40Time Type Full timeThe hours listed below are the required availability for this role. Please only apply if you can meet these schedule requirements.Shift Flexibility:Monday: -Tuesday: -Wednesday: -Thursday: -Friday: -Saturday: -Sunday: -Weekend Shift Frequency:LanguagePay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$17.00 - $30.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.For more information, visitWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/26/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.