Patient Coordinator

Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families

Job Title : Patient Coordinator

Job Summary

Perform clerical duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology, PACE regulations, contract providers and authorization procedures. Duties include scheduling appointments for participants, including coordination with caregivers, ALF's, escorts and transportation. Pull reports from information system to monitor compliance. Oversee scanning of assessments by medical receptionist into software system.

Essential Job Functions

• Schedules all participant diagnostic appointments and medical consultation for PACE participants and enters appointments into PACE medical authorization system.
• Tracks appointments and produces reports as requested in order to track data.
• Coordinates with caregivers, transportation department, ALF staff and escort, if needed, in order to assure that participant attends the appointment.
• Oversees unit specific documentation as per department guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Provides necessary coordination with other departments
• Acts as support for receptionist
• Performs other support functions as needed.
• Attends department meetings and in-services as needed.

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Organizational Expectations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical / dental / vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

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