Patient Care Coordinator- Pediatric Focused
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Description: CentroMed is presently looking of Patient Care Coordinator- Pediatric Focused right now, this vacancy will be placed in Texas. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Patient Care Coordinator serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team of care providers in the Primary Care Medical Home model of care, and works in conti! nuous partnership with an assigned medical provider to improve the patient's healthcare experience and outcomes. The delivery of care coordination services requires cultural sensitivity, effective communication, proactive management of required services, and the implementation of critical thinking skills to plan and coordinate care for pediatric patients and increase patient compliance with treatment plans. DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES: Support medical providers' practice by performing the following tasks: Review patients' charts prior to scheduled visit to (a) update chart with all required clinical documentation (labs, x-rays, consults), & (b) flag clinical indicators which need to be addressed. Follow up on specialty referrals to include (a) assistance with making appointment and (b) obtaining and entering consults in patient charts in a timely manner. Provide next work day telephone follow up on all patients sent to Emergency Department Contact and schedule patients for c! all-back return visits as appropriate Assist with prescription! refills Assist with paperwork such as DME forms and letters Handle patient requests for same day visit Provide telephone and/or face to face follow up with patients for care coordination services. Take calls from patients and providers and give them information to coordinate services Facilitate provider contact as needed to coordinate patient's care needs Review patient charts and schedule patients for appropriate follow up (physicals, immunizations) Provide telephone and/or face to face contact with select patients to explain the care coordination program, assess needs, and educate patient and/or guardian regarding the disease as appropriate. Perform "Welcome' calls to new patients within 24 hours of first visit. Contact patients within 24 hours of missed appointments to schedule new appointment. Contact postpartum patients within 24 hours of discharge to schedule follow up newborn visit Develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with patients with diverse! backgrounds. Document all patient care activities appropriately in the medical record. Perform chart reviews in conjunction with the Performance Improvement Program Appropriately handle protected health information (PHI) as per HIPPA. Abide by all CentroMed safety and infection control policies/ procedures. Travel to any/all CentroMed sites to carry out duties and performs other duties as required.
Education: Satisfactory completion of a Medical Assisting or LVN programExperience: Six (6) months experience in a clinic or hospital setting Other: Insurance Benefits/Billing (preferred)
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This vacancy will be started on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:13:23 GMT
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