Patient Care Coordinator - InSite Health
Newton, NJ
About the Job
Position Overview:
Now Hiring! Patient Care Coordinator
Location: Newton, NJ 07860
Schedule: Full Time, M-F (on-site)
What’s In It for You:
- Hourly Compensation: $19.00 – 22.00 hourly
- Work/Life Balance
- Dynamic work environment & organization!
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Coordinator is a healthcare professional who serves as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring that patients receive the care they need in a timely and efficient manner.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinates and organizes appointments and documentation to facilitate the smooth running of the healthcare environment.
- Communicates with patients and their families to explain procedures, treatments, and care plans.
- Collaborates with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients' medical, physical, and emotional needs are met.
- Assists patients in understanding their health conditions and treatment options.
- Advocates for patients' rights and needs.
- Maintains patient records and ensure confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Tracks and report on patient care outcomes and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Assists in the discharge planning process to ensure a smooth transition of care.
- Operates with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Complies with local, state, and federal regulations, company policies and best practices.
- Reports any issues or incidents promptly.
- Participates in quality improvement activities in the healthcare setting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in electronic health records and clinical software systems.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare software.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulations.
- Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of conversations, data records, files, and other vital information.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting, standing, bending, reaching.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
InSite Health is redefining outpatient psychiatry for children and adults. InSite provides local communities access to in-network, high quality psychiatric care. We meet patients where they are: at home, at school, or at one of our convenient locations. We offer mental health care to families, schools, nonprofits, colleges and organizations throughout New Jersey. InSite also offers preventative mental health training and programming for school districts.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Pay Range:USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
Source : InSite Health