Care Coordinator -- Gastroenterology

Join the Gastroenterology team at 87th Ave as a full-time Care Coordinator !

The Care Coordinator provides complex and diversified support to the Care Team (provider, medical assistant, nurse, etc.) by coordinating care for patients on the daily schedule and will assist with rooming two days per week.

Working from a team approach, and in continuous partnership with patients and providers to promote timely access to needed care, comprehension and continuity of care, and the enhancement of patient well-being.

Schedule is four, 10-hour days (7:00a-5:30p) and day off TBD .

Hiring range for this role is generally between $25.30-$30.35 per hour and placement in the range depends on an evaluation of experience.

In this role you will:


* Serve as an effective communication link between patient and clinic staff by gathering information from patients.


* Independently and proactively identify patients by running panel reports for specific diagnosis and preventive care needs.


* Evaluate and analyze patient records for accurate pre-visit data.

Communicates with patients directly to discuss preventative care needs and refers patients with medical concerns to appropriate clinical staff.


* Review provider schedules and patient charts to assist the care team in coordinating care for visits and identifying preventive healthcare needs.


* Work with clinic team on developing standards, implementation, and maintenance of programs in chronic disease management for patients.


* Will assist with rooming patients two days per week.

Requirements:


* WA State Medical Assistant-Certified or Registered


* Required are completion of one of the following: active Medical Assistant-Certified credential from Washington State Department of Health or combination of experience and training resulting in a nationally recognized certification (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA) or completion of a formal MA program or formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces or EMT training and certification.

Must obtain Washington State Medical Assistant credential within required timeframe and maintain in active status throughout employment.


* Current Healthcare provider CPR certification, American Heart Association BLS.


* At least two years relevant experience in a clinical setting required, outpatient care and service of patients with chronic disease preferred.

Additional details : Care Coordinator has the potential for off-site work, two days per week, after successful completion of training and meeting the requirements for working off-site.

This requires an employee to live in the local Vancouver, WA or Portland, OR area and have a secure home network with minimum upload (5 mbps) and download speeds (25 mbps).

Pay Range:
$24.82 - $34.74

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position.

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