What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Alliance Orthopedics?
Patient Care Coordinator
Location: Union, NJ
Entity: Alliance Orthopedics
Reports To: Senior Operations Manager
Alliance Orthopedics is currently looking to add to our mix of talented professionals! This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.
We are currently seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to act as a liaison between our provider and patients to monitor treatment plans, connect patients with healthcare providers, and evaluate their progress. To be successful in this role, the Patient Care Coordinator must be responsible for consulting with patients and working with providers to coordinate interventions.
The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable about healthcare practices and have the ability to delegate scheduling tasks and assure execution.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Build rapport and establish trust with the patients, providers and Scheduler(s)
- Conduct weekly meetings with assigned provider(s) to discuss active patient list; assure changes/modifications are implemented to accelerate care and get better outcomes
- Assure patient compliance by reviewing the daily schedule ongoing; delegate changes/modifications to the Scheduler(s); follow- up to assure completion
- Carryout coordination for patient imaging as required
- Collaborate with Medical Team for MD appointments as required
- Provide advanced knowledge of Alliance Ortho services and technology
- Complete mastery of role and responsibilities of a Scheduler
Requirements:
- BA/BS in Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Previous experience in a similar practice: Sports Medicine, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Orthopedic/Spine Surgeon (preferred)
Additional skills/abilities:
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to be solutions-oriented
- Excellent customer service skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Bloomfield
- Fair Lawn
- Union
- Randolph
- East Brunswick
- Middletown
- Freehold
- Old Bridge
- Toms River
Job Type:
- Full-time, on-site
- One location
- Exempt