Care Coordinator - Early Childhood Development

JOB CATEGORY: CARE COORDINATION / CASE MANAGMENT / SOCIAL WORK

POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision, this position assists the Integrated Care Team (Primary Care Physician, Nurse/Medical Assistant, Behavioral Health provider, Care Coordinator II, Community Health Worker, etc.) by proactively coordinating care for patients to facilitate the achievement of quality and cost-effective health outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing or other healthcare profession; OR
• High school diploma or GED and minimum two years’ healthcare experience.
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with change and quality improvement processes.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records strongly preferred.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of New Mexico and local community resources strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) or (English / Navajo) preferred.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• Criminal Records Check.

$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

BONUSES 

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements. 

ABOUT PMS 

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico. 
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. 
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico. 
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state. 
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan. 

WHY PMS? 

• Mission-driven organization 
• Competitive salaries 
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO 
• Medical, dental & vision insurance  
• Free Life & LTD coverage 
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution 
• Employee recognition and engagement activities 
• Robust training program 
• Tuition Reimbursement 

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability