Patient Care Coordinator - LPN

Medical Services of America; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Maryland is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Coordinator (LPN) to serve as a liaison between the agency and the medical community. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining accounts, liaising with field staff and physicians, and prioritizing patient care issues. Candidates must possess an LPN license, high school diploma, and preferably one year of home care experience. The position offers generous paid time off and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have an LPN License and able to work in MD.
• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes new accounts and maintains existing accounts.
• Acts as a liaison between field staff and physicians for plans of care.
• Receives information from field staff regarding patient care issues.

Skills

LPN License

Community awareness promotion

Home care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Community Home Health of Maryland, a division of Medical Services of America, Inc. – Full-Time Patient Care Coordinator - LPN (Lanham and Prince George's County, MD)

This person serves as a liaison between the Agency and the medical community to coordinate patient care. Ensures patient care activities are appropriate, timely and cost effective.

Responsibilities

• Establishes new accounts and maintains existing accounts within assigned territory.
• Completes and maintains weekly account profiles, account visit history and account referral history in profile book as instructed by DOM and/or Administrator.
• Maintains weekly contact and visits with accounts on account list as developed with DOM and/or Administrator.
• Acts as a liaison between the field staff and physicians in obtaining plans of care and appropriate modified orders.
• Receives information from field staff regarding patient care issues. Prioritizes and reports these issues to the appropriate parties.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have an LPN License and able to work in MD.
• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year home care experience preferred.
• Experience promoting community awareness as it relates to home health and/or hospice preferred.
• Reliable transportation and company required auto liability insurance.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc.)
• Company paid employee life insurance
• 401(k) retirement with a generous company match
• Opportunities for advancement
• Many other great benefits