Clinical Care Coordinator

MedAmerica • Merrillville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you play a vital role in our mission to improve lives. Support our patients by ensuring efficient coordination of patient care and check-in/check-out flow, administration and coordination of referrals and service authorization processes, rooming duties, and other clinic front desk activities. The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient coordination of patient care. At Vituity we know the impact you can have. Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done. Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strong writing skills: legibility and spelling proficiency is required.
• Solid computer skills; experience with EMR is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures, HIPAA regulations, and Privacy Policies.

Nice To Haves

• Pre-med or nursing related courses preferred- upper division Anatomy or Physiology is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care.
• Responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner.
• Facilitate patient flow in the department.
• Assist with calling patient families, clinics and other hospital facilities.
• Stock supplies in the department (not medicine).
• Put together urine collection kits.
• Walk service dogs.
• Respond to nurse call lights and inform appropriate staff of patient’s needs.
• Organize nutritional supplies, linen carts, equipment and utility rooms.
• Communicate with RN of inpatient bed assignments, patients ready for DC, and when patient is ready for re-evaluation.
• Notify RN of inpatient bed assignment and assist with getting patient ready for transport.
• Transport specimens to lab if needed.
• Call lab/radiology to inquire about lab results.
• Notify RN of inpatient bed assignment and assist with getting patient ready for transport.

Benefits

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: Start at 4 weeks’ PTO, Paid holidays, Sabbatical
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• Professional and Career Development Program
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Wellness program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED