Care Coordinator

Socket.dev; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Nephrology Associates seeks a patient care coordinator for an on-site role. You will collaborate in real time with providers, interact with patients and caregivers, and ensure HIPAA-compliant data handling.

The role requires an ADN or related clinical degree with experience, strong communications, and proficiency in MS Office and data platforms. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with potential after-hours, on-site only."

Qualifications

• ADN or related clinical field with 2 years experience or equivalent care experience in nephrology or chronic disease management.
• Understand and practice HIPAA confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Administer, record, and track PAM tool for patients or caregivers.
• Collect and track patient information related to dialysis starts.
• Track and communicate data for patients at risk for end-stage renal disease.
• Collect and communicate information on kidney disease education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

SharePoint

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Data management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or Health Sciences

Tools

Acumen

Flourish Insignia Health

Job description

Summary

Thisposition is responsible for performing duties related to patient care coordination. This position is designated as an on-site, patient-facing role. In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.

Qualification Requirements

Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. Some after-hours work may be necessary to achieve the goals of the organization. Travel to other sites of Eastern Nephrology Associates. Slight modifications may be made to this schedule with approval from the Value Based Care Manager. All schedule changes must be requested in writing 30 days in advance to the Value Based Care Manager and Human Resources.

In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), Health Sciences, or a related clinical field and 2 years experience, or an equivalent combination of education and direct patient care experience in nephrology or chronic disease management.


• Understand and practice the ethics of confidentiality, requirements of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer skills using Microsoft (MS) Excel and SharePoint, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams, Acumen, and various data management platformsused by partners of Eastern Nephrology Associates (ex. Flourish ® Insignia Health).


• Ability to function well while involved in multiple task assignments.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and writer instructions.


• Ability to meet set deadlines.


• Ability to follow direction from supervisors and perform routine tasks with attention to detail.


• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Functions

All essential functions listed below are expected to be performed on-site. ENA has determined that these duties cannot be effectively or securely executed in a remote environment without compromising patient care, data privacy, or operational standards.

• Administer, record, and track Patient Activation Measures (PAM) tool to patients or their caregiver 25%


• Collect, track, and record patient information relating to dialysis starts 20%


• Track, collect and communicate data for patients at risk for end stage renal disease. 25%


• Collect, track, and communicate information relating to kidney disease education 20%


• Other duties as assigned 10%

Physical Demands

• Hearing, color vision, depth perception, field of vision, balancing, handling, and talking.


• Extended periods in a stationary position.


• Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs.


• Position self with full range of body motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.


• Lift or move up to 10 pounds. Employees are expected to use appropriate ergonomics and tools such as hand carts for heavier loads.


• These physical and environmental demands are considered essential functions of the role and directly support ENA’s patient care model.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior office environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Some office environments have stairs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

This position is designated as an on-site, patient-facing role. In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.

To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please see our Accessibility Statement or contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 252-864-2049.