Care Coordinator

Gastro Health; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Care Coordinator to join our team in a patient-centric environment. You will manage administrative tasks for physicians, coordinate patient care, and streamline communications to ensure a high standard of patient satisfaction.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, 2+ years of medical assistant experience, and potential CMA certification preference. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle all administrative tasks for the physician/provider.
• Coordinate patient medical care and communications.
• Schedule procedures and review physician schedules for efficiency.
• Provide medical literature and prep instructions to patients.

Skills

Medical terminology

Care coordination

Patient communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

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 appointmentsObtains 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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our 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

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

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.

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