Patient Care Coordinator - Full Time Job at Hamakua Health Center, Inc., Honokaa, HI

T090NjFHM0xxa0E0SEtpV2UwNy85NnNI
  • Hamakua Health Center, Inc.
  • Honokaa, HI

Job Description

The following duties are typical for the Patient Care Coordinator. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Care coordination: Ensures Hamakua-Kohala Health is providing high quality care services. Assists patient through the healthcare system by acting as a patient advocate and navigator. Works in collaboration with providers and nursing staff, patients and their families to: Promote timely access to appropriate care Increase utilization of preventive care Reduce emergency room utilization and hospital readmission Connect patients to relevant community resources. Facilitate transition from emergency room and hospitalization to follow up appointment at Hamakua-Kohala Health. Manages databases of assigned insurance carriers to identify existing care gaps and promote patient compliance. Participates as part of the team for data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical audits, identification of gaps in care, and programmatic evaluation related to Care Coordination. Participates in Patient-Centered Medical Home quality improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess extraordinary customer service skills. Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Must be able to use a computer, type and comprehend computer logic. Performance Requirements Courteous, honest and professional at all times. Able to communicate and relate well with medical staff, clinical support staff and other HKH employees. Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative. A team player. Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with different types of people. Maintains a positive and helpful demeanor. Ability to maintain confidentiality and patient privacy. Able to provide innovative input into the development of the clinic and its processes. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements. Efficient, organized and accurate. Hamakua Health Center, Inc.

Job Tags

Full time,

Similar Jobs

Comphealth Comphealth

Locum Tenens Family Practice Job Sonora, CA Job at Comphealth Comphealth

 ...free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your champion, you can achieve more success with less worry. No other agency has our capabilities and scale, which... 

Confidential

Interim Executive Director, Aboriginal Health Job at Confidential

 ...Interim Executive Director, Aboriginal Health About the Company Well-established network of hospitals & community health services...  .... The role requires a deep understanding of contemporary healthcare issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,... 

ServiceMaster of Washington County

Part time Evening Office Cleaner Job at ServiceMaster of Washington County

 ...schedules which range from 2 - 20hrs a week *Day and Evening shifts available *Weekend shifts available *Career Path Opportunities For more than 60 years, ServiceMaster Clean has been creating cleaner, healthier, safer work environments for our customers. As... 

International Rescue Committee

CASG Interpreters Job at International Rescue Committee

 ...positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:The Community Group Interpreter is a volunteer position to support the IRC in NY's Health and Wellness group-based activities that include workshops and peer... 

pmXperts, Inc.

Process Engineer Job at pmXperts, Inc.

 ...Title: Process Engineer Job ID: 1225 Location: Onsite- Greenville, SC - Per Diem available for those who qualify Start: Immediately, Long-term assignment Must be US Citizen Requirements : Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with...