Performance Improvement Coordinator- MA or LNA

Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Townshend, VT 05353, US

$21 - $26.62 / hour

Description

Position Summary:

Key role in supporting value-based care efforts within family practice. This cross-functional position focuses on improving patient outcomes, closing care gaps, and ensuring compliance with payer incentive programs (e.g., Medicare Advantage, ACOs, commercial) as well as coordinating patient care within GCFH. Collaborate in team-based care within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) to deliver coordinated, comprehensive, and personalized care that supports patient wellness and improves health outcomes. The coordinator uses data analytics and patient outreach to proactively manage patient populations and support quality metrics that align with financial incentives and regulatory goals.

Qualifications:

Education/ Experience: Certification per American Association of Medical Assistants preferred (AHA) or LNA License.

Other Requirements: BLS, Proficient computer skills required. Experience working with an electronic health record preferred.

Requirements

How We Support You:

· Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with matching

· Life And Disability Insurance

· Tuition and Loan Reimbursement

· Generous Earned Time Off Package

· Responsive Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness Motivations And Incentives

Why Grace Cottage?

Grace Cottage has been voted “Best Place To Work,” in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers’ Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023 through 2026 Best Places To Work in Vermont!

We are eager to meet with you and share additional information about this enriching area of the healthcare we provide.

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