Health Care Coordinator (NON LIC)
About The Position
Join a Healthcare Force for Good! Samaritan Daytop Village is a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area, serving over 33,000 New Yorkers annually. The Health Care Coordinator will support providers in the provision of health care, including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and assisting with procedures and documentation for designated approved OASAS programs. This role involves assessing, planning, evaluating, and delivering patient care in collaboration with an RN and/or Physician. The incumbent will be a member of the interdisciplinary clinical team, participating in case conferences, treatment, and discharge planning meetings. Additionally, the Health Care Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the agency’s clinical treatment team and external primary medical care providers to ensure continuity of care for clients with medical conditions, all in support of Samaritan Daytop Village's mission and goals.
Requirements
- BLS certification.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- At least One (1) year experience working in a human services program in a caregiving role.
- Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
- Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician’s instructions.
- Ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Team player and ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Assists RN or Physician with patient care including checking vital signs, blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, temperature, and weight, discussing chief health concerns, and performing tests.
- Takes patient’s medical history, all pretreatment formalities, and enters data in the computer system.
- Follows orders of physician and registered nurse in providing care.
- Ensures that medications are given to the intended patient in a safe and correct manner with proper documentation.
- Assists self-directed patients in taking medications.
- Handles proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of medical records.
- Records patient clinical records are a detailed report of care given.
- Reinforces instructions given to patients by RN or Physician.
- Notifies RN or Physician of significant findings or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
