Moses/Weitzman Health System
AmeriCorps Member - Retinopathy Outreach Coordinator (West Region)
Moses/Weitzman Health System, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Job Description: Retinopathy Outreach Coordinator - West Region
Organization:
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) / Moses/Weitzman Health System Program:
Healthy Communities — Public Health AmeriCorps program (West Region: Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Meriden, Waterbury, Bristol) Overview
Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. The program identifies the needs of communities and establishes strategic plans to address them. Service delivery addresses public health challenges and makes healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery. AmeriCorps members conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community-based assistance. Members also participate in statewide and local activities promoting health awareness and services. Responsibilities
Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor pre-post surveys; complete data entry for workshops and surveys. Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patients' electronic health records. Serve as a “Super User” on retinopathy cameras to train and monitor site users. Coordinate with Business Intelligence (BI) to identify patients with diabetes who have not had a retinopathy screening. Schedule patients for retinopathy screening and other appointments to aid in diabetic care. Perform retinopathy screening and patient education for high-risk patients at in-person appointments. Provide outreach and care coordination to eliminate barriers to retinopathy screening. Document screening results and complete referrals and telephone encounters (TE) to facilitate follow-up. Assist in acquiring documentation of outside exams to comply with PCMH+ goals. Coordinate with Population Health Program Manager and Retinopathy Manager to identify other high-need areas for screening during visits or calls. Create opportunities for additional engagement with high-risk patients. Promote outreach with high-risk populations at regional sites, including promotional content and patient education materials/pamphlets. Participate in outreach activities, community events, and efforts to promote care and services to patients in need. Work with the Quality Management (QM) team to identify weaknesses and help design processes for routine retinopathy screening. Participate in Population Health, Clinical Team, and Nurse Manager meetings as directed by supervisor. Participate in Performance Improvement Committee meetings and support follow-up on retinopathy screenings and diabetes action items. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to problem solve and remain calm during crises. Successful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC). Ability to travel between CHC sites and within the state. Preferred
Associate’s degree in public health or related field. Experience in patient care and engagement. Experience and/or understanding of data analysis. Organization Information
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) operates in Connecticut, Colorado and California. CHC is a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year and are supported by the Weitzman Institute and related entities. Location
Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th Street, Stamford, Connecticut Employment Type
Part-time (10-month AmeriCorps term: November 3, 2025 through August 28, 2026). Minimum 40 hours/week, up to 1700 hours in the service year. Benefits & Terms
Stipend: $23,700 over the service year (bi-weekly); Education Award: $7,395 upon successful completion. Equal Opportunity
MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Note: This description reflects the role as listed and does not include unrelated job postings or UI elements that appeared in the original content.
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Organization:
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) / Moses/Weitzman Health System Program:
Healthy Communities — Public Health AmeriCorps program (West Region: Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Meriden, Waterbury, Bristol) Overview
Healthy Communities is CHC's Public Health AmeriCorps program designed to create cohesion in vulnerable communities and promote healthcare and support services through outreach, awareness, linkage to care and support. The program identifies the needs of communities and establishes strategic plans to address them. Service delivery addresses public health challenges and makes healthcare and support services accessible through flexible delivery. AmeriCorps members conduct community outreach, education, patient engagement, and link patients to CHCI care and referrals to community-based assistance. Members also participate in statewide and local activities promoting health awareness and services. Responsibilities
Conduct monthly patient health education workshops; monitor pre-post surveys; complete data entry for workshops and surveys. Track and document all completed patient engagement activities in patients' electronic health records. Serve as a “Super User” on retinopathy cameras to train and monitor site users. Coordinate with Business Intelligence (BI) to identify patients with diabetes who have not had a retinopathy screening. Schedule patients for retinopathy screening and other appointments to aid in diabetic care. Perform retinopathy screening and patient education for high-risk patients at in-person appointments. Provide outreach and care coordination to eliminate barriers to retinopathy screening. Document screening results and complete referrals and telephone encounters (TE) to facilitate follow-up. Assist in acquiring documentation of outside exams to comply with PCMH+ goals. Coordinate with Population Health Program Manager and Retinopathy Manager to identify other high-need areas for screening during visits or calls. Create opportunities for additional engagement with high-risk patients. Promote outreach with high-risk populations at regional sites, including promotional content and patient education materials/pamphlets. Participate in outreach activities, community events, and efforts to promote care and services to patients in need. Work with the Quality Management (QM) team to identify weaknesses and help design processes for routine retinopathy screening. Participate in Population Health, Clinical Team, and Nurse Manager meetings as directed by supervisor. Participate in Performance Improvement Committee meetings and support follow-up on retinopathy screenings and diabetes action items. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-related applications. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to problem solve and remain calm during crises. Successful clearance of all required criminal history checks (NSCHC). Ability to travel between CHC sites and within the state. Preferred
Associate’s degree in public health or related field. Experience in patient care and engagement. Experience and/or understanding of data analysis. Organization Information
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) operates in Connecticut, Colorado and California. CHC is a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year and are supported by the Weitzman Institute and related entities. Location
Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th Street, Stamford, Connecticut Employment Type
Part-time (10-month AmeriCorps term: November 3, 2025 through August 28, 2026). Minimum 40 hours/week, up to 1700 hours in the service year. Benefits & Terms
Stipend: $23,700 over the service year (bi-weekly); Education Award: $7,395 upon successful completion. Equal Opportunity
MWHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Note: This description reflects the role as listed and does not include unrelated job postings or UI elements that appeared in the original content.
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