Orthopedic Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking an Orthopedic Coordinator at Central Maine Medical Center in Auburn, Maine. This role involves advocating for and educating orthopedic surgical patients throughout their care continuum. The Coordinator will be responsible for patient education, scheduling, and communication with the care team.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, have strong interpersonal communication skills, and at least three years of clinical experience. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment focused on patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Healthcare related field required.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
• Three years of clinical experience required.
• Orthopedic Specialty related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate, educator, and guide for orthopedic surgical patients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with patients.
• Responsible for patient education, scheduling, and care transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Healthcare related field

Job description

Overview

Department: Orthopedics

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: 690 Minot Ave, Auburn, Maine, 04210

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Coordinator is an advocate, educator and experience guide for the orthopedic surgical patient, as well as family members through the surgery care continuum. The Coordinator is the primary point of contact with the patient and serves as the intermediary between the patient and other care team members, responsible for patient education, scheduling, care transition, discharge and post follow up.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a Healthcare related field required.
2. BLS within 30 days of hire.
3. Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
4. Three years of clinical experience required.
5. Orthopedic Specialty related education and/or experience preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf