Patient Care Coordinator (Clerical & Scheduling)

Catholic Health Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services is seeking a Secretary, Patient Care to provide clerical support to patient care teams. You will prepare and organize documentation, maintain patient files and support daily operations across the care unit.

This full-time role requires efficient data entry, knowledge of computer office/clinical software, and the ability to read and write English. You may handle scheduling, chart maintenance and coordination with physicians and team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full-Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in service areas, as required by duties

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and insure accuracy in the preparation of documentation.
• Maintain files and other information in an organized manner to insure follow-up and timely completion of assignments given by the Manager, Clinical Care.
• Produce and provide Team Manager with various reports each morning in preparation for the manager’s staffing meeting
• Obtains physician signatures on orders from physicians outside of Catholic Hospice.
• Establishes, maintains and closes patient charts in an orderly fashion. This may include but is not limited to the mailing of and follow-up on all required documentation, such as verbal orders Medical record requests, Plans of Care.
• Prints Cell -Trak reports daily to facilitate the Team Manger’s ability to approve time sheets.
• Orders equipment and/or ambulances for patients as directed by Team Manager.
• Pages team with relevant information about patients such as new admissions, discharges, etc.
• Maintains admission and certification tracking log.
• Checks census daily for accuracy.
• Enters physician itineraries and notes into the Suncoast system weekly.
• Prepare daily IDT Schedule incorporating revisions or changes as directed by the Patient Care Manager.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ensure effective communication with other Interdisciplinary Teams.
• Respect and maximize team effort through interactions with both clinical sand support staff.
• Jointly with other patient care secretaries, orders supply, and documentation forms used by the team.
• Establish and maintain patient records.
• Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide other duties of healthcare team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Computer software

English proficiency

Schedule flexibility

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Health Services is seeking a Secretary, Patient Care to provide clerical support to patient care teams. You will prepare and organize documentation, maintain patient files and support daily operations across the care unit.

This full-time role requires efficient data entry, knowledge of computer office/clinical software, and the ability to read and write English. You may handle scheduling, chart maintenance and coordination with physicians and team members.