Clinic Care Coordinator

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, OR seeks a dedicated advocate, educator and coordinator of services for at-risk patients. You will work within the Urology team to connect patients with care options, navigate resources and support families through complex treatment decisions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality and compassionate communication while coordinating outpatient services, documenting care plans and ensuring timely follow-up; experience in health care settings and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in a health related field and one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Associate degree or successful completion of a technical program, plus a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant and two years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
• Three years experience in a healthcare setting and two years professional customer service experience.
• Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience in outpatient, ambulatory care and/or community healthcare.
• Care coordination and a primary care related setting.

Skills

Team Building

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Clerical

Confidentiality

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a health related field

Associate degree or technical program + Medical Assistant certification

Medical Assistant certification

Healthcare experience (2+ years)

Job description

Functions to serve as an advocate, educator and coordinator of services for at-risk patients.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

SHS Urology Teams diagnose and treat urological conditions in men and women including but not limited to surgical treatment of cancers (prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular) treatment of prostate disorders, kidney stone removal, vasectomy and incontinence.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

One (1) of the following required:

Bachelor's degree in a health related field and one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting.

Associate degree or successful completion of a technical program, plus a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant and two (2) years’ experience in a healthcare setting.

Three (3) years experience in a healthcare setting and two (2) years professional customer service experience.

Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Experience in the following preferred:

Outpatient, ambulatory care and/or community healthcare.

Care coordination.

A primary care related setting.

Chronic conditions.

Electronic medical information systems.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Time Management- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

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