Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator SCA Health - 2.9 Mishawaka, IN Job Details Full-time $16.88 - $17.50 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description :

Job Summary Responsible for scheduling/screening for ordered tests, MRI scans and minor procedures. Essential Functions Responsible for customer service, accurate data entry and assisting with patient needs. Must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information. Greets patients and visitors in a polite, prompt, and helpful manner. Schedules tests' appointments for patients; follows set protocols and asks MRI screening questions. Schedules follow-ups, test result appointments, etc. Answers questions from patients regarding tests to positively impact the care experience. Keeps good communication with all staff members. Maintains clean and orderly work area. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate clearly in person and on the phone to establish & maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians, staff. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Navigate and comprehension of computer software systems in office setting, prefer 50wpm. Typing skill with professional data entry skills including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Must be able to work alone and part of a team. Physical/Mental Demands Work requires hand dexterity using office machines such as keyboards, calculators, phones, and faxes. Stooping and bending to reach files and supplies, mobility to complete errands. Sitting for up to 8 or more hours per day while doing computer input and responding to phone call questions. Must be able to work in front a computer and monitor for long periods. Occasional stress related to workload and patients in pain. Requires use of computer equipment, fax, calculators, printers, and any other equipment found in an office setting. Ability to sit, walk, stand, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms to move files or office supplies. Ability to move office items like rims of paper, laptops, office supplies, etc. Ability to lift, push or pick up to 40 pounds. Able to mobilize to all SBO locations when needed. Environmental Working Conditions Office setting environment. Medium level of exposure to communicable illnesses like the flu. Work requiring moderate speed and high degree of accuracy. Manual dexterity using computer keyboard, calculator, fax and copy machine and any other equipment used in an office setting. This position may require working evenings and weekends

Standard Qualifications Education:

Medical background in scheduling is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of one-year experience in medical practice setting, preferably in a health care setting. Knowledge of medical terminology and experience with medical software/office equipment desirable. Computer and typing skills with a high degree of accuracy. Experience with medical terminology is preferred. This description is intended to provide guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may evolve as needs change. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position. Ascendant Orthopedic Alliance, LLC dba South Bend Orthopedics (SBO) has the right to revise this job description at any time

Overview:

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will . Accountabilities /

Responsibilities:

Function as an assistive person by Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources Demonstrating safe operation of equipment machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection Assembling supplies and equipment; Assuming an active role in assisting patient with care needs; Proactively optimizes opportunities to enhance flow and efficiency of the center; Orienting patient to environment; Maintaining patient normothermia; Assisting with patient transfers; Assisting throughout the facility in environmental cleaning; Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice. Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy. Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care. Clean and prepare equipment according to manufacturer's instructions for use. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Graduate or equivalent. Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred. Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification. Knowledge of medical terminology

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment Manual and finger dexterity Hand eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours

Min:

USD $16.88/Hr.

Max:

USD $17.50/Hr.