Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of experience with a medical group, managed care organization, utilization management, hospital admitting or medical nursing unit required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and patient rights required.
• Working knowledge of healthcare insurances and health plans required.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) and relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
• Able to think critically; work with minimal supervision and meet firm deadlines.
• Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position.
• Able to operate and troubleshoot equipment required for the position.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following policies.
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Able to accept and follow directions.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Able to collaborate with registered nurse to problem solve.
• Able to recall information with accuracy.
• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to function within scope of practice.
• Able to distinguish colors, hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
• Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place.
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized certification in Utilization Management, Utilization Review, Hospital Utilization Review or Managed Care preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of Patient Placement Services related to the admission and transfer of patients.
• Coordinate and monitor medical and surgical planned admissions.
• Monitor and update the Patient Placement and Transfer Center Work Queues.
• Process intake calls for ED to ED transfers, interfacility transfers, and urgent admissions.
• Coordinate and connect transferring physician to receiving physician.
• Collect pertinent demographic, financial, and clinical data on all intake calls.
• Interface with payers and clinics regarding authorization for admission.
• Collaborate with Patient Business Office (PBO) for identification of payer sources/eligibility/indigent programs.
• Make solid decisions and work with minimal supervision.