Geriatrics Care Coordinator & Patient Advocate

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a dedicated Geriatrics coordinator to advocate for at-risk patients, educate families, and coordinate care across outpatient services in Lebanon, OR.

The role emphasizes teamwork with Geriatrics SLHC and hospital-based teams, ensuring effective communication, care transitions, and patient-centered support for seniors in a community hospital setting.

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 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; primary care setting; chronic conditions; EMR/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Advocate, educate and coordinate services for at-risk patients.

Skills

Patient care

Adaptability

Communication

Team building

Medical terminology

Social perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in health-related field + 1 year healthcare experience

Associate degree or technical program + Medical Assistant credential + 2 years healthcare

3 years healthcare experience + 2 years customer service

Medical Assistant certification/registration preferred

Job description

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a dedicated Geriatrics coordinator to advocate for at-risk patients, educate families, and coordinate care across outpatient services in Lebanon, OR.

The role emphasizes teamwork with Geriatrics SLHC and hospital-based teams, ensuring effective communication, care transitions, and patient-centered support for seniors in a community hospital setting.