Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Care Coordinator for Family Medicine determines the needs of high-risk patients and provides telephonic and/or in-person education related to positively impacting their quality of life and clinical outcomes. Partners with providers, staff, patients, and caregivers. Visits patients in the hospital, the office, the nursing home, or the home as needed. Acts as an advocate for these patients; links them to other care team members as needed to help patients gain knowledge of their chronic conditions and identifies community resources for continued growth toward a maximum level of independence. Collaborates with providers to coordinate and manage patients as needed. An active member in a patient-centered team approach in the care of patients and families. Works collaboratively with all team members in achieving shared goals with a consistent focus on quality care.