Care Coordinator-Psychiatry
About The Position
The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care and guidance to primarily at-risk patients from diagnosis to survivorship. Uses evidence based research to formulate the plan of care and ensure that patients at risk are following their protocols. Documents outcomes and maintains database of patient QI initiatives and outcomes. Coordinates the appropriate resources and consult services to provide continuity of care and appropriate follow up plan of care. Communicates with all members of the healthcare team. Initiates appropriate patient teaching based on needs. Supports the patient in decision making, may assist in coordination of end of life care if necessary. Develops effective interpersonal relationships with patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to improve health outcomes. Utilizes internal and community resources, electronic medical record and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid data to educate patients and form a care plan with specific health outcomes.
Requirements
- Evidence-based research utilization for care planning.
- Proficiency in documenting outcomes and maintaining databases.
- Ability to coordinate resources and consult services.
- Effective communication skills with healthcare team members.
- Skills in patient teaching and support.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships.
- Collaborative work with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Proficiency in utilizing internal and community resources.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Familiarity with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid data.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating care and guidance to primarily at-risk patients from diagnosis to survivorship.
- Using evidence-based research to formulate the plan of care and ensure that patients at risk are following their protocols.
- Documenting outcomes and maintaining a database of patient QI initiatives and outcomes.
- Coordinating appropriate resources and consult services to provide continuity of care and an appropriate follow-up plan of care.
- Communicating with all members of the healthcare team.
- Initiating appropriate patient teaching based on needs.
- Supporting the patient in decision-making, potentially assisting in the coordination of end-of-life care.
- Developing effective interpersonal relationships with patients.
- Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to improve health outcomes.
- Utilizing internal and community resources, electronic medical records, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid data to educate patients and form a care plan with specific health outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
