AltaStaff is a staffing agency currently looking for a Community Connector for one of our Managed Care partners.Location: This role is hybrid with field travel. Must be local to Buffalo, NYPay: $25.00 - $27.00 hourlySchedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm ESTPosition Purpose: The Field Community Connector serves as a community-based member advocate and resource, using knowledge of the community and resources available to engage and assist vulnerable members in managing their healthcare needs. Responsible for scheduling and conducting in-home visits with members to review care needs and support healthcare goals.Job Responsibilities:Work to ensure that patients progress toward desired outcomes with quality care that is medically appropriate and cost-effective based on the severity of illness and the site of service.Serves as a community-based member advocate and resource, using knowledge of the community and resources available to engage and assist vulnerable members in managing their healthcare needsCollaborates with and supports the Healthcare Services team by providing nonclinical paraprofessional duties in the field, to include meeting with members in their homes, nursing homes, shelters, or doctor's offices, etc.Empowers members by helping them navigate and maximize their health plan benefits. Assistance may include scheduling appointments with providers; arranging transportation for healthcare visits; getting prescriptions filled; and following up with members on missed appointments.Assists members in accessing social services such as community-based resources for housing, food, employment, etc.Provides outreach to locate and/or provide support for disconnected members with special needs.Job Qualifications:HS Diploma/GED1+ years of experience working in healthcare or managed careMust have 1+ years of experience working with underserved or special needs populationsMust have valid Driver's LicenseIf you've applied and would like to view your application status, please visit:AltaStaff is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.INDHP
