Care Coordinator

Gastro Health; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary profit-sharing

Job summary

Gastro Health in Homestead, Florida is seeking a Full-Time Care Coordinator to join our team. The position involves handling administrative tasks for providers, serving as a liaison for patient care, and scheduling medical procedures.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience as a medical assistant, and a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Gastro Health offers a comprehensive benefits package and values a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as medical assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all administrative tasks and duties for the physician/provider.
• Serve as the liaison for the patients medical care.
• Streamline patient-physician communications.
• Schedule all procedures and follow-up appointments.
• Obtain all authorizations for procedures and tests.

Skills

Administrative skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred

Job description

Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Care Coordinator to join our team!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• Handle all administrative tasks and duties for the physician/provider
• Serve as the liaison or coordinator for the patients medical care
• Streamline all patient-physician communications to ensure patient satisfaction
• Provide medical literature and clinical preparation instructions to patients
• Assist patients with questions and/or concerns regarding procedures
• Schedule all procedures to be performed by the physician
• Review the physicians schedule for maximum scheduling efficiency
• Schedule all diagnostic tests, procedures and follow-up appointments
• Obtain all authorizations for procedures and tests
• Call patient to confirm procedures a week in advance
• Schedule follow-up appointments including recalls
• Check-out patients at the end of their visit and provide next step instructions
• Request medical records from doctors and hospitals
• Returns patient calls promptly and professionally
• Call-in new prescriptions and refills and obtain authorization if necessary
• Obtain lab results including stat requests
• Complete tasks from Electronic Medical Record
• Reviews open orders every three days and works accordingly
• Contact patients with test results
• Sends history and physical forms to outpatient facility
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years experience as medical assistant required
• Medical terminology knowledge

Benefits package to eligible employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Spending Accounts
• Life / AD&D
• Disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Identity Theft
• Pet
• 401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
• Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees

Tickets at Work program:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Thank you for your interest

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!