Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America. Today, 60 million Americans living in rural communities are facing a crisis of access to care. In the U.S. healthcare system, rural Americans experience significantly poorer clinical outcomes. This trend is rapidly accelerating as rural hospitals close and physician shortages increase, exacerbating health disparities. In fact, Americans living in rural communities suffer a mortality rate 23 percent higher than those in urban communities, in part because of the lack of access to quality care.
Our vision is care that enables everyone to achieve their best health. So, we’re creating a new healthcare delivery model that is purpose-built for rural America and directly addresses the issues that have historically limited access and quality. Homeward supports Medicare-eligible beneficiaries by partnering with health plans, providers, and communities to align incentives – taking full financial accountability for clinical outcomes and the total cost of care across rural counties.As a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp™, Homeward’s mission and business model are aligned to address the healthcare, economic, and demographic challenges that make it challenging for rural Americans to stay healthy.
Our Homeward Navigation™ platform uses advanced analytics to connect members to the right care and local resources that address social determinants of health and improve holistic health outcomes. Since many rural communities lack adequate clinical capacity, Homeward also employs care teams that supplement local practices and reach people who cannot otherwise access care.Homeward is co-founded by a leadership team that defined and delivered Livongo’s products, and backed most recently by a $50 million series B co-led by Arch Ventures and Human Capital, with participation from General Catalyst for a total of $70 million in funding. With this leadership team and funding, Homeward is committed to bringing high-quality healthcare to rural communities in need.
The Opportunity
We seek a
full-time Administrative Care Navigator (Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse) passionate about helping people in rural communities throughout Stearns county.You’ll be responsible for working with Homeward members and their primary care physicians to achieve their best health, while also providing support to the Clinical Navigators in your designated geography. Expectations within this role include member chart preparation, completing historical reviews to support clinical documentation, assisting in obtaining and processing medical records, mailing visit summaries, and conducting telephonic outreach to build relationships with members, assisting to connect them with services they need, both clinical and beyond, and address gaps in their care. You will deeply understand the local community and use your expertise to advance members’ health.Homeward offers unique career opportunities that underscore our vision and values, recognizing what matters most to our clinical team – time with their patients.
Our care delivery model and value-based arrangements are designed to minimize administrative burden and optimize professional satisfaction, and we offer a unique combination of benefits, compensation, and rewards that are highly valued by our employees, including generous cash compensation (base + incentive), equity grants, tuition and student loan repayment, workplace flexibility, and numerous other tangible and intangible benefits.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees
- Competitive salary and possible equity grant
- Supplemental performance bonus opportunities
- Relocation and travel reimbursement
- Loan repayment support
- Company-sponsored 401k plan + match
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive training provided
What You'll Do
- Engage potential members by effectively communicating the services and value that Homeward can provide
- Initiate communication with members on completing pre-appointment requirements (e.g., registration forms, lab tests, x-rays, etc.)
- Initiate encounters with members to prepare for the visit, coordinate member flow, gather and document pertinent data (vitals, medications, allergies) from the member, and enter information into the medical record
- Ensure accurate member records by obtaining release of information, reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, and treatments administered
- Building and maintaining the members' internal medical record for clinical engagement
- Conduct check-ins and/or visits with members telephonically
- Facilitate the processing of prescriptions by performing a complete review of medications with the member and updating the medication list with changes as appropriate
- Schedule necessary appointments for clinical and navigation needs
- Collaborate with members’ primary care providers and their teams to promote cohesive care
- Build for scale by identifying and maintaining a list of community resources and contacts to meet our members’ needs
- Support fellow Navigators in maintaining member panels within the designated geography
What You Bring
- Completion of a Medical Assistant or LPN program from an accredited program or school
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensed/eligible to practice in the United States
- At least two years of experience in high-touch, patient-facing roles, preferably with seniors
- Passion for delivering care in rural America and ability to persuade members to take actions that support their health
- Demonstrated proficiency with EHRs and other technology that supports outreach (Epic, Cerner, Athena, etc.)
- Expertise with the local community, geography, culture, healthcare ecosystem, and available resources
Bonus Points:
- Previous experience with care navigation
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment
- Experience working with connected devices/loT is a plus
- Experience with medical or health data is a plus
What Shapes Homeward:
- Deep commitment to one another, the people and communities we serve, and to provide care that enables everyone to achieve their best health
- Compassion and empathy
- Curiosity and an eagerness to listen
- Drive to deliver high-quality experiences, clinical care, and cost-effectiveness
- Strong focus on the sustainability of our business and scalability of our services to maximize our reach and impact
- Nurturing a diverse workforce with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view
- Taking our mission and business seriously, but not taking ourselves too seriously– having fun as we build!
- Competitive salary, generous paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees
- Company-sponsored 401k plan
- Flexible working arrangement
The base salary range for this position is $23-28/hour. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Homeward Health. This role is eligible for an annual bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.At Homeward, we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in the areas detailed above, we hope you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.Homeward is an equal-opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Homeward is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
