PATIENT CARE CRD-INF/ONC

Premier Health Partners; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator for the Infusion/Oncology Department at Atrium Medical Center. The role focuses on coordinating care, managing registrations, and supporting clinical staff in a fast-paced outpatient infusion setting.

The PCC will handle scheduling, data entry, insurance verification, and basic patient assistance under RN supervision, ensuring patient privacy and smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma; related coursework acceptable.
• Experience in medical/clinical reception or patient coordination is preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital registration, scheduling and insurance verification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all incoming calls and manage patient flow in the Infusion/Oncology area.
• Enter patient data and charges into the hospital system accurately.
• Schedule appointments and registrations; verify insurance and obtain pre-authorizations when needed.
• Prepare patient charts and assist with basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and support interdepartmental communication.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ADT system

Job description

Position

Patient Care Coordinator- Infusion/ Oncology

Department

Outpatient Infusion SVCS

Shift

Alternating schedule 8AM-4:30 or 8:30AM-5PM/ Monday-Friday

Facility

Atrium Medical Center

The Infusion Center Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is responsible for tasks that are integral to complex, interdisciplinary patient care coordination and is a multi-skilled individual able to perform administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and delegated in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing. The PCC is the initial point of contact for all patients and visitors to the department. This individual is responsible for administrative duties that may include coordinating all incoming calls, collecting a variety of patient data, entering patient information and charges into the hospital system, scheduling appointments, completion of registration by collecting and entering all pertinent financial and demographic information into the ADT system, verifying insurance benefit information, generation of the ABN, reviewing orders for compliancy, completion of MSP, obtaining financial and treatment consents, scheduling ordered medical tests and procedures, obtaining a pre-certification when applicable, preparation of patient hybrid charts, and providing clerical support while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Clinical duties may include assisting patients to and from the department, obtaining and recording vital signs, assisting with patient care, identification of abnormal findings based on established standards and guidelines and reporting those findings to the Registered Nurse, and stocking/ordering of supplies.

The Infusion Center PCC must demonstrate customer focus with patience, composure, and compassion. Must be able to deal with ambiguity by effectively coping with change; possess strong time management skills, interpersonal savvy, while supporting peer relationships. Demonstrates expert functional/technical skills while providing financial assessment and evaluation of each patient entering the hospital. The Patient Care Coordinator is required to maintain excellent customer service standards at all times in order to effectively communicate with physicians, physician offices, patients, and co-workers. Patient Care Coordinators are required to efficiently perform all duties while ensuring patient confidentiality and privacy rights.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current HealthCare Provider or Professional Rescuer BLS CPR certification required prior to completion of orientation.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Preferred experience: Prior direct patient care experience. Medical terminology. Customer service, general clerical/office, hospital, medical office/clinic, or insurance company. Applicable class work may be substituted for previous work experience.

Other Experience Requirements

• Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training.
• Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting
• Currently enrolled in nursing school and completion of at least one clinical rotation.

Special Consideration: If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge
• Will be required to learn and work with multiple software/hardware products to be used during an average workday
• Strong organization skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Must be adept with machinery typically found in a business office environment.