Patient Care Unit Coordinator - Pediatrics (Hospice)

ProCare Hospice of Nevada•Paradise, NV

4d•$24 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Patient Care Unit Coordinator assists the RN Clinical Coordinator(s) in providing direction and clinical support for a specified unit and assigned staff. This position performs administrative support activities required for proper transcription of medication, treatment orders, documenting and coordinating patient care. The Patient Care Unit Coordinator will maintain clinical records of the hospice patients and will function as a liaison between other team members assisting with day-to-day management duties.

Requirements

Two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant in hospice, home health or geriatric care preferred
One year of experience in an office setting, medical office experience required
Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to work with a variety of personalities
Successful completion of a background check pursuant to NRS 449.188 and NRS 179A.100 along with a pre-employment drug screen and physical, TB testing, previous employment and reference checking, and an MVR (may include verification of education)
CPR/First Aid certified
Must be able to work as a team
Ability to function with limited supervision and accountability to meet assigned projects and timelines
Must be able to handle frequent interruptions
Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing, patients, families, and other caregivers
Must have reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant in hospice, home health or geriatric care preferred

Responsibilities

Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship between co-workers, patients, and other professional members of the community
Assures patient records are complete and all required documentation is filed in a timely manner
Enters patient data and visits into the EMR system
May order and monitor supplies and medical durable equipment
Responsible for faxing paperwork required by facilities and PDN Companies
Closes open visits in the EMR for billing
Assists in submission of claims for auths
Checks Medicaid monthly
Assists with Medicaid authorizations
Pushes orders, plan of care summaries and CTIs in EMR
Sends orders/referrals to providers for signature
Submits and processes pediatric referrals
Prepares documentation for interdisciplinary team meetings as directed
Manages and processes referrals as needed, including obtaining provider signatures
Obtains and responds to requests for records
May be responsible for running pharmacy reports for patient recertification
Fills in on the switchboard for lunches, absences and time off as requested
Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting, and confidentiality policies
Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service training
Adheres to departmental dress code requirements related to uniform, personal grooming, and other attire
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested
Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness and follows company policies related to time off requests
Demonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency, willingness to adjust or revise work schedules as requested
Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education
Seeks guidance from a higher authority as needed