Administrative Coordinator - Health Equity Project

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.