Assistant / Care Coordinator(237) - National University Polyclinics

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking a motivated individual to join their multidisciplinary team in Singapore. The role involves providing holistic care, empowering patients through technology, and improving health literacy.

Ideal candidates should have a diploma in health-related fields, good communication skills, and a positive attitude towards teamwork. Previous healthcare experience is advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate IT programs are also required.

Qualifications

• Diploma preferred.
• Qualification in health promotion will have an advantage.
• Preferably with some working experience in healthcare.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Pleasant disposition and personality.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Self-motivated with interest in patient care.
• Able to communicate in English and a local language/dialect.
• Savvy in navigating IT programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and empower patients in health management.
• Coordinate and assist in patient care activities through IT systems.
• Perform basic parameter measurements and health education.
• Raise awareness of healthcare resources and initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Team player

IT navigation

Health promotion knowledge

Education

Diploma preferred

Qualification in health promotion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As part of the multidisciplinary team, provide holistic and incredible care, empower patients and caregivers to take charge of their own health through technology, raise awareness and accessibility of available resources that can be tapped on, nudging them towards action.

Strategic outcomes and goals include:

• To build relationships with internal (care team) and external stakeholders (patients and caregivers).
• To contribute to achieving clinical outcomes for preventive health screenings and reduce readmission and escalations to tertiary care, and, to gather social determinants of health pertinent to influencing social and health outcomes in positive ways
• Leverage on technology to empower patients to improve health literacy and accessibility to resources
• Responsible for assisting in coordinating and providing patient care activities. This includes the use of IT systems to track, perform and document established clinical indicators and care given to patient.
• You will perform basic parameter measurements, close preventive screening and vaccination gaps in relation to national programmes/initiatives.
• You will also provide basic health education to improve patients’ knowledge on lifestyle management, social and physical activities through social prescribing, the use of health monitoring devices (e.g. home blood pressure, glucose and weight monitoring, as well as advise patients on vaccination requirements.)

Requirements

• Diploma preferred.
• Qualification in health promotion will have an advantage.
• Preferably with some working experience in healthcare
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Pleasant disposition and personality
• Possess good interpersonal skills, a positive attitude towards work and is a team player.
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Self-motivated and has interest in patient care.
• Able to communicate in English and a local language/dialect.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Words and Power Point
• Savvy in navigating IT programs