Patient Care Coordinator - Buckingham - Full-Time - Days

Doylestown Health; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Coordinator in Buckingham to support optimal patient care through managing quality measures and enhancing teamwork in medical facilities. Ideal candidates will possess a medical assistant diploma and enjoy a collaborative environment focused on patient outcomes with a required minimum of three years' experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a medical facility, preferably Primary Care.
• Current medical assistant certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare field and medical office protocols.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality standards for primary care recognition.
• Coordinate transitions of care among patients and healthcare providers.
• Facilitate team meetings to discuss high-risk patients and enhance care quality.

Skills

Tact

Diplomacy

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patient Care Coordinator - Buckingham - Full-Time - Days, Buckingham

Client: Doylestown Health

Location: Buckingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3ee449ec25ef

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Purpose of Job:

Support optimal patient care by maintaining and documenting quality care measures, reporting findings to monitor statistical outliers, and managing information efficiently to improve patient and population health. Respond to oversight agencies' demands while maximizing incentives and minimizing penalties by meeting their goals.

Essential Functions:

1. Implement and maintain quality standards necessary for primary care recognition.
2. Identify, educate, support, and coach team members on documentation processes related to recognitions.
3. Coordinate transitions of care through communication with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and facilities according to policies and treatment plans.
4. Schedule appointments and provide support and education on self-management of chronic illnesses based on evidence-based care and population health.
5. Facilitate team meetings to discuss high-risk patients and develop initiatives to enhance patient care quality.

Job Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma, medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or community college course in medical assisting. Current medical assistant certificate preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant preferred. Primary Care Office experience preferred.

Other Skills: Microsoft Office experience required. Current health records with appropriate immunizations (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of healthcare field and medical office protocols.
• Knowledge of assisting tasks related to specific medical practices.
• Knowledge of information to be conveyed to patients and families.

Skills:

• Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Effective communication of patient education needs.

Abilities:

• Learn and retain patient care procedures.
• Project a professional image.
• Plan, prioritize, and complete tasks.
• Demonstrate compassion and caring.