Care Coordinator - LV Craig Family Med Cl - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Job description

The purpose of this position is to have a Care Coordinator that is responsible to assist the patient, their families and provider across all aspects of their health care continuum. The care Coordinator is the liaison between the patient and the provider with an optimum goal of meeting the patient's individualized needs, ultimately improving quality of life which will result in positive patient outcomes through communication, education and coordination. Essential Duties: - Promotes and reinforces the Patient Centered Care Model. - Promotes timely access to all aspects of care. - Reduce emergency room utilization, hospital admissions as well as readmissions. - Promote adherence to care plans developed in coordination with the patient, Primary Care provider and family. - Provides excellent customer service. - Implements care coordination and planning techniques. - Assist patients in navigating through the healthcare continuum. - Schedules appointments to ensure the patient is getting follow up with primary care provider and all specialists. - If patient requires referral to other services, the Care Coordinator will assure that authorization and referrals are completed. - Coordinate ap...