Project Specialist - Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care for Elders

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The Opportunity

Mass General Brigham’s Population Health team is dedicated to enhancing the health care experience for older adults through personalized, home-based care that supports independence, functionality, and quality of life. We develop innovative programs that deliver care where and when it is needed most. This patient-centered model ensures that care is tailored to the unique needs of each individual. By leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and proactive care management, our value-based care models address the complex needs of older adults.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mass General Brigham Population Health department as a Project Specialist (Program Coordinator) within the GRACE (Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders) program. The GRACE Program Coordinator will provide essential administrative and operational support to the GRACE interdisciplinary team, ensuring smooth coordination and communication across all aspects of the program.

 

Job Summary

As part of this initiative, the GRACE Program Coordinator will play a key role in:

1) Providing professional office and administrative support to GRACE Interdisciplinary Team members.
2) Coordinating scheduling and logistics for in-home geriatric assessments conducted by nurse practitioners and social workers.
3) Supporting the development and documentation of individualized care plans using GRACE care protocols.
4) Facilitating communication between patients, caregivers, and care team members, including primary care providers.
5) Managing telephone support and assistance for older adults and their caregivers, ensuring timely and compassionate responses.
6) Organizing and supporting weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, including preparation of agendas and documentation of discussions and follow-ups.

This role is an essential part of Mass General Brigham’s commitment to improving care delivery for high-risk older adults through proactive, patient-centered management. The GRACE Program Coordinator will help ensure that care is well-coordinated, culturally responsive, and aligned with patient goals and preferences.

Key components of GRACE Team Care include:

- In-home assessments by a nurse practitioner and social worker team.
- Individualized care plans developed using GRACE protocols.
- Collaborative care planning with primary care physicians.
- Ongoing home-based care management and coordination.
- Weekly interdisciplinary team meetings including a geriatrician, pharmacist, and mental health liaison.

The GRACE Program Coordinator serves an integral role in the GRACE model and is considered a valued member of the GRACE Interdisciplinary Team.

 

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in related field of study required.

- 1+ years of project management or project support experience required.

- Microsoft Office skills

Preferences:

- Experience working with Epic or other EHR strongly preferred.
- Basic financial/accounting skills preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Schedule and Working Model

- Hybrid; primarily remote

- Occasional team meetings on Tuesdays at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA; likely no more often than once per month.

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$52,000.00 - $74,401.60/Annual

 

Grade

5

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable,