Community Support Specialist

Summary

The job is for an entry-level Community Support Specialist responsible for coordinating patient care activities, maintaining accurate records, communicating with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies, providing support to patients, and educating them on available resources. The ideal candidate should have customer service orientation, social perceptiveness, discretion, and be self-motivated.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in a field related to human services
• Familiarity with medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities
• Arrange referrals
• Ensure follow-up care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Communicate with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies
• Provide individuals with physical, emotional, and behavioral support
• Provide transportation
• Educate patients on available resources and support services

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a patient support role is highly desirable