Unit Coordinator - Altoona

Senior LIFE PACE; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need.

Senior LIFE seeks a hardworking, dedicated and compassionate Unit Coordinator to support the centre's clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in medical or office setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Clerical support including photocopying, faxing, filing, and answering calls.
• Maintain medical records and protect confidential information.
• Schedule appointments as directed and coordinate clinical schedules.
• Provide up-to-date lists of members needing appointments and evaluations to physicians.
• Update resident schedules and distribute referrals to transportation team.
• Gather forms for upcoming assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Cover receptionist duties as needed.

Skills

Clerical skills

Microsoft Office

Medical records

Scheduling

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.

As part of this exciting expansion, Senior LIFE seeks a hardworking, dedicated and compassionate Unit Coordinator to support the centre's clinical staff. The Unit Coordinatorwill be responsible for routine clerical services, including office supplies and medical records. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to this position, with daily responsibilities including

• Clerical support, including photocopying, faxing, filing and answering incoming calls
• Maintaining medical records and ensuring confidential information is protected
• Scheduling appointments, as directed
• Coordinating schedules for clinical departments
• Providing physician with up-to-date lists of all members requiring appointments and evaluations
• Updating resident schedules
• Distributing member referrals to the transportation team
• Gathering forms/paperwork necessary for upcoming assessments and clinical evaluations
• Providing coverage for the receptionist, as requested

Ideal candidates will have strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, plus familiarity with basic administrative equipment. Experience in a medical or office setting is preferred. All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED to be considered.

EOE