Patient Care Coordinator & Advocate

RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health is seeking a Care Specialist to coordinate patient care and advocate for patients within a community health setting. The role emphasizes efficient resource use, collaboration with the Care Team, and attention to documentation and data accuracy.

Responsibilities include monitoring clinical communications, maintaining EMR data, closing care gaps, and supporting patient self-management with families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school.
• Current Florida registration or certification as a medical assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Know how to use other team members as appropriate to co-manage each patient’s needs and conditions.
• Daily monitoring of clinical task inbox and group voicemail; maintain EMR databases and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and standardize data on all patients.
• Close care gaps for patients identified by AH’s Medicare ACO or commercial partners.
• Promote patient self-management and involve patient/family in the care plan.
• Interact harmoniously with others to achieve organizational goals and teamwork.
• Perform follow up calls for patients recently discharged from hospitalizations.
• Strive to meet established productivity standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Current Florida registration or certification as a medical assistant

Current Basic Life Support certification

Job description

RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health is seeking a Care Specialist to coordinate patient care and advocate for patients within a community health setting. The role emphasizes efficient resource use, collaboration with the Care Team, and attention to documentation and data accuracy.

Responsibilities include monitoring clinical communications, maintaining EMR data, closing care gaps, and supporting patient self-management with families.