Orthopedic Coordinator

Central Maine Medical Center Inc; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Auburn, Maine, seeks an Orthopedic Coordinator to guide patients through the surgery care continuum. You will educate, schedule, coordinate care transitions, discharge and post follow-up, serving as the primary contact between patients and the care team.

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field is required; BLS within 30 days; strong communication; 3 years of clinical experience; orthopedic-related education or experience preferred.

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

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

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 (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

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

• 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.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.00 to $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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