Hospital Medicine Program Coordinator

Dignity Health; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Hospital Medicine Tech to support operations across multiple sites. In this part-time role, you will coordinate patient admissions, oversee billing processes, and maintain accurate records while ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, where your contributions directly impact patient care and operational efficiency. If you're looking to leverage your skills in a meaningful way, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations for physicians in the Hospital Medicine Department.
• Prepare reports and maintain office organization.

Skills

Health insurance knowledge

Medical terminology

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace)

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Cerner/Care Connect

MS4

Job description

Responsibilities

Note: This is a part-time position providing multi-site coverage to Mercy San Juan, Mercy General, Mercy Folsom, Methodist, Sierra Nevada Medical Hospital, and Woodland Hospital.

Position Summary:

Under general direction, focusing on coordinating operations for physicians in the Hospital Medicine Department, the Hospital Medicine Tech acts as the lead person providing clerical support for hospital medicine operations at the assigned hospital location. The role involves performing a variety of duties, including:

1. Providing oversight and preparing Hospitalist census reports through daily tracking and coordination of patient flow, including 'hot lists.'
2. Overseeing the completion and reconciliation of the E-billing system, working with the Business Office to ensure timely completion.
3. Coordinating patient admissions and assignments to physicians.
4. Preparing logs, records, schedules, files, manuals, and reports, utilizing manual and computer data with 95% accuracy.
5. Facilitating patient/physician identification and education, with feedback from physicians and managers.
6. Acting as liaison between the Hospitalist Program, hospital, medical groups, and health plans.
7. Maintaining office organization, including ordering supplies and keeping files current.
8. Collaborating with other support staff as needed.
9. Extracting data from computer programs and databases to prepare reports, meeting deadlines 95% of the time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of related experience, including at least one (1) year in a healthcare setting.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Skills:

• Knowledge of health insurance, medical groups, billing, and medical terminology.
• Understanding of business communications and relationships within hospital departments and external entities.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Experience with business office procedures, correspondence, and filing systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information, meet deadlines, and organize work effectively.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Windows, MS Office, Google Workspace, Cerner/Care Connect, MS4, and billing software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years of related experience in healthcare or acute care setting.
• Prior experience working in a Hospitalist/Hospital Medicine Department is highly desired.

***This position is represented by SEIU-UHW***