Care Coordinator / Medical Scheduler

TRU Community Care; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TRU Community Care in Lafayette is seeking a PACE Care Coordinator to schedule appointments with specialists and manage CMS compliance for participant care. You will coordinate with the medical team and outside providers, maintaining EMR authorizations and accurate documentation.

The role requires 3+ years in medical administration, proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years administrative experience in medical related field.
• Must be computer proficient and able to work with various databases, and be competent with Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.
• Ability to collaborate with team and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritizing the scheduling of participants.
• Schedule all appointments for participants with specialists and outside medical appointments when requested by the medical team. Will create authorizations for scheduled appointments within the EMR.
• Documents in the medical record as appropriate to scope of practice.
• Perform any necessary filing or clerical duties necessary to complete charting requirements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Computer proficiency

Team collaboration

Experience with frail/elderly

Experience with mental health

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: PACE Care Coordinator
Pay:$20.25 to $25.61 per hour
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Location:4 days in-office inLafayette, 1 day from home

JOB SUMMARY

The PACE Clinic Scheduler/Care Coordinator is responsible for scheduling all appointments with specialists and medical clinic appointments. Coordinates and maintains appointment data sheets to make certain that CMS regulations are followed to ensure that all participants are receiving specified care and appointments. Collaborates with outside providers to establish a working relationship to provide appointments and care for participants. Collaborates with PACE Medical Records office to confirm that provider notes are being received in a timely manner. Participates in clinic meetings and overall planning related to the clinic.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years administrative experience in medical related field
• Must be computer proficient and able to work with various databases, and be competent with Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs
• Ability to collaborate with team and manage several projects simultaneously
• Experience working with the frail or elderly population preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs desirable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in prioritizing the scheduling of participants.
• Schedule all appointments for participants with specialists and outside medical appointments when requested by the medical team. Will create authorizations for scheduled appointments within the EMR.
• Documents in the medical record as appropriate to scope of practice.
• Perform any necessary filing or clerical duties necessary to complete charting requirements.