Job Information
Sioux Land Community Health PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR-REGISTERED NURSE in Sioux City, Iowa
Description
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
1 – Full-Time
Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:
Multi-Physician Family Practice experience preferred.
Electronic Medical / Health Records (EMR) experience a definite plus.
Current RN licensure.
Current BCLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
Solid computer skills.
Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position:
Triage and address patient phone calls and document appropriately.
Schedule appointments and make referrals
Communicate and document provider’s orders as appropriate.
Access and update patient information in electronic medical record (EMR).
Refill patient medications per SCHC protocol/policy.
Prepare, update, and document in medical records.
Educate patients and distribute health information.
Address patient's follow-up per provider’s orders.
Use critical thinking skills to evaluate patient’s needs after emergency department or hospital dismissal to ensure proper follow-up.
Ensure proper follow-up is completed and documented for patients who were seen in an emergency department or hospital.
Notify hospitals when records are received of non SCHC patients.
Periodically check with hospitals to confirm that the SCHC primary care provider roster is up to date to ensure SCHC receives all documentation.
Utilizing first-hand knowledge of assigned tasks and responsibilities, demonstrate initiative in offering proactive suggestions for improvements in departmental workflow and processes
Embrace and support SCHC’s Process Improvement and Quality initiatives by participating in PI events and report outs and by supporting the PI and Quality teams in their initiatives
Other duties and projects as assigned..
SCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
SCHC participates in E-Verify.
Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and proof of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Associates or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
MANREP
BLS
RN