Bilingual Care Coach - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (Fully Remote)

Schedule: Monday to Friday (PST Time Zone)

**Candidates must be bilingual, fluent in speaking both English and Spanish.

Pay: $21-24.50 (Eligible for bilingual differential with successful completion of Spanish language assessments)

Location: Remote

Summary

Position Overview: As a Bilingual Continuous Care Coach, you will be responsible for assessing, coordinating, and managing the care needs of patients with chronic eye diseases. You will work closely with patients, their families, healthcare providers, and our internal teams to develop and implement personalized care plans that address their specific requirements. Your primary goal will be to ensure that patients receive high-quality care and support throughout their journey.

Top candidates will have the ability to enthusiastically interact with up to 15 patients per day to provide encouragement, empathy, and support.

Essential Functions

• Communication and engagement with patient, family members, guardian or caretaker, surrogate decision makers, and/or other professionals regarding aspects of care
• Communication with home health agencies and other community services utilized by the patient
• Collection of health outcomes data and registry documentation
• Patient and/or family/caregiver education to support self-management, independent living, and activities of daily living
• Assessment and support for treatment regimen adherence and medication management
• Identification of available community and health resources
• Facilitating access to care and services needed by the patient and/or family
• Ongoing review of patient status, including review of laboratory and other studies not reported as part of an E/M service
• Development, communication, and maintenance of a comprehensive or disease-specific care plan.
• Build and maintain a caseload of qualified and physician approved patients by enrolling them into Care Management

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with very little supervision.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Ability to work remotely with reliable Wifi access.
• Must have a home office or HIPAA compliant workspace
• Ability to work during times that individuals are most likely to engage.
• Ability to speak fluently in both English and Spanish.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of work experience in eye care
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT/COMT) required
• Proficient with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, preferred

Physical requirements

• Must have a home office or HIPAA-compliant workspace
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at the desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to hear, speak, call and virtually meet

Work Environment

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, you must have a dedicated remote workspace, and a wireless connection with a minimum of 50 Mbps of download speed and 10 Mbps of upload speed of dedicated internet bandwidth for each person working from home; the workspace is private and has low to no noise level as you will be on phone calls with patients. It is very important that your workspace is HIPAA compliant; your company issued laptop/pc must maintain visibility that only you can access as you'll be handling patient data. You are also expected to have your camera on during virtual meetings, therefore, you must be in a designated workspace/room for privacy.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by the employees assigned to this classification. The duties and responsibilities listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. With the evolution of the organization and this role, the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.

Benefits

At Lumata Health, we know you are more than just an employee. As we grow, so will our benefits package. We hope you’ll be a part of that growth!

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• ... more additional benefits

Our Culture

At Lumata, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive remote work environment. We prioritize trust, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Collaboration: Stay connected through regular team meetings and open communication.

Inclusivity: A diverse team where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Fun Culture: Engage in chats centered around health, wellness, celebrations, and more.

Recognition: Regular feedback, performance incentives, and growth opportunities.

Join Lumata and be part of a forward-thinking, remote-first team where your contributions make a difference, and your well-being is prioritized.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at: hr@lumatahealth.com (no unsolicited resumes please). Applicants must submit an application with Lumata Health to be considered for the position.

 Please be advised that Lumata Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Lumata Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Lumata Health. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 

Disclaimer:
This job description is subject to change based on business needs, advancements in regulations, and workflow adjustments. Continuous review and adjustments will be made to ensure alignment with the company's goals and objectives.