Careers

Join the team at Jackson Care Connect

Jackson Care Connect coordinates physical, behavioral and oral health care for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members in Jackson County. We care for the whole person, making it easy to connect to provider groups, hospitals, agencies and community organizations who work together with our member. Jackson Care Connect is part of CareOregon, a nonprofit community organization based in Portland, Oregon. Since 1994, CareOregon has been providing health plan services to Oregonians and developing innovative approaches to care.

Jackson Care Connect is dedicated to providing access to high-quality, cost-effective, culturally responsive care for Oregon Health Plan participants in Jackson county. For compassionate innovators committed to improving health care, we offer a great work environment where your contributions are recognized.

Jackson Care Connect is making a difference. Join us.

To apply:

See full descriptions, position requirements and application directions at the links below. See all positions here.

Housing Strategy & Development Advisor

This position is responsible for leading the strategic development and planning of the member facing housing strategies in the assigned CCO region including piloting and defining the most effective role that the CCO representative will play.  The primary focus is on development of housing and housing supports that will support members most in need in the region, with a special focus on CCO members with behavioral health challenges, seniors, and adults and families at risk of houselessness. This position is responsible for the development of effective collaborations and the relationship management for identified community, housing authority and state partners. The position leads the execution of transformation activities designed to achieve triple aim results for the population as it relates to housing. Learn more and apply.

Care and Outreach Specialist

This position works alongside a comprehensive care team that includes nurses, social workers, health care coordinators, and behavioral health specialists. This position requires critical thinking and independent judgment. The purpose of this role is to provide health system navigation, short term care coordination, and connection to community resources for the organization’s most vulnerable, at-risk members.

The Care and Outreach Specialist is responsible for member outreach and follow-up related to various organizational initiatives. This role will help identify and support unmet member needs identified through proactive outreach to targeted populations, health risk screenings, change in health status, and will assist in addressing gaps in care. Learn more and apply.

Panel Coordinator

The Panel Coordinator provides complex and diversified support to CareOregon members within the context of a primary care medical home, from a team approach, and in continuous partnership with patients and physicians to promote: timely access to needed care, comprehension and continuity of care, and the enhancement of patient well-being within all models of care from traditional to non-traditional. Learn more and apply.

Population Health Specialist

The Population Health Specialist is responsible for aligning the population health strategies and interventions set by the Population Health Partnerships department.  Key functions of this position include providing project management, contract monitoring, report writing, process improvement, and coordination and facilitation of stakeholder meetings in support of improving the health of our population. This position will spend the majority of time supporting the Population Health Team and clinical and community stakeholders in order to meet annual clinical population health strategies. Learn more and apply.

Provider Relations Specialist I

This position serves as a primary liaison between CareOregon and the provider network, which includes contracted, non-contracted, and potential providers.  Primary responsibilities include provider development, education, and relations, as well as a valuable liaison and collaborator with internal Jackson Care Connect/CareOregon teams.  This position also assists with the contract development process and general department administration.  Work may be focused on physical health and/or behavioral health. Learn more and apply.

Last updated August 18, 2023.