Care Coordinator Assistant

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

17d

About The Position

Assist Care Coordinators in the assigned departments through scheduling, reception, record, maintenance and coordination with outpatient clinic and specialty clinic personnel in the management of patient care.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office operation standards and practices
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical systems
• Knowledge of data entry, EMR and clinical systems,
• Knowledge of NSHC culture and history
• Above average customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare agendas and take minutes of high level meetings
• Specific abilities as identified by the manager
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 year(s) Medical office experience

Responsibilities

• Assist Care Coordinators, nursing staff and medical providers in maintaining a variety of files, lab order entry, radiology order entry, obtaining medical reports from other facilities and providers and coordinate patient appointments.
• Verify that records of patient treatment are complete, accurate and properly entered before forwarding to the Health Information Management Department.
• Under the direction of the care coordinators, assist with routine referrals in conjunction with NSHC and other providers, schedule diagnostic studies and help with travel and housing arrangements.
• Communicate with other departments, patients and family to coordinate care
• Maintain the database of clients requiring follow-up and assist with scheduling and communication with patient for the follow-up.
• Verify Medicaid enrollment for as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees