Job Information
Albany Medical Center Administrative Coordinator - Health Equity Project in Albany, New York
Department/Unit:
Community Outreach And Medical Education
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Administrative Coordinator
Health Equity Project
The Division of Community Outreach and Medical Education at Albany Medical College (AMC DivCOME) seeks a passionate and qualified individual to provide administrative and program coordination support for the Health Equity Project. The person in this role helps to administer community-based programs including communicating with community partners, coordinating medical student participation, supporting community-based service learning within an academic medical setting, and providing direct assistance to community members and patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with implementation of the Health Equity Project (HEP). This program provides support to community members and patients in addressing healthcare system and social determinant of health-related needs such as accessing health insurance, finding a primary care provider, addressing food insecurity, or arranging medical transportation.
Train as a Certified Application Counselor with the NYS of Health and complete annual recertification training. Utilize this training to assist individuals enrolling in health insurance.
Provide direct assistance to HEP clients and patients at community and clinical sites in Albany.
Assist with program evaluation and tracking activities.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with medical students, graduate students, physicians, community organization staff, and AMC faculty.
Oversee medical student activities and scheduling.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health related field or liberal arts. Master’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Professional experience in public health, social work, case management, or healthcare administration.
Experience working in diverse and/or underserved communities.
Knowledge of public health and social factors that impact healthcare.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize work effectively, set priorities, and manage time.
Experience creating reports and training documents.
Commitment to social justice and equity in healthcare.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decision making.
Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated time management skills.
Excellent cultural humility, competency and integrity skills demonstrating the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a diverse population.
Ability to work well independently as well as within a team unit.
Salary Range: $19.79/hr - $31.65/hr
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
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Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)
Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.