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Department: Care Center
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Population Health LPN Nurse Manager. The Patient Care Coordinator’s primary job function is to perform clerical duties associated with answering the phone, scheduling of patients, tracking patient visits, reviewing documentation for appointment agendas, and assisting patients with social determinants of health when necessary.
Education:
·High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
·Computer courses preferred
Licensure:
·None
Experience:
·Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
·Previous clerical, computer, and/or similar office experience preferred
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1.Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all computer fields (Meditech registration fields, scheduling, etc and payer portals).
2. Answers multi-line phones and schedules appointments with a positive and helpful attitude.
3. Schedules referrals and outpatient testing/procedures.
4. Assists in the coordination of care for the patient in collaboration with other members of the health care team to meet the health care needs of the patient.
5. Utilizes computers for data, information retrieval, and printing reports.
6. Participates in value-based care activities with documentation review and completing data collection for various payers.
7. Assists in preparation, organization, and form completion as needed for Quality & Value-Based Care programs.
8. Assists and provides support in collecting, organizing, and summarizing data.
9. Participates in community events as needed.
10. Retrieves mail and faxes and distributes those accordingly.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You
At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.
Compensation & Benefits
*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees
Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.
Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services (see Programs and Services for details).
SOMC employs over 3,000 full- and part-time people, has a medical staff of more than 266 physicians and specialists, and is supported by more than 464 regular volunteers.
Annual Statistics
13,000 patients admitted
12,000 surgeries
79,000 emergency cases
196,000 outpatient tests
Our Mission
We will make a difference.
Our Strategic Values
Safety: We will build and sustain an exceptionally safe organization.
Quality: We will deliver and sustain exceptional quality of care.
Service: We will deliver and sustain exceptional customer service.
Relationships: We will build and sustain exceptional relationships.
Performance: We will achieve and sustain exceptional financial performance.
Our Vision
We will become the leading medical center in our region.
Our Cardinal Value
We honor the dignity and worth of each person.
