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MEDICAL TRACKER
$54k-66k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
2 Months Ago
Lorain County Health Dentistry is Hiring a MEDICAL TRACKER Near Lorain, OH
Primary PurposeMedical Trackers play a vital role at LCH&D by ensuring through a standardized method that a reasonable effort is made to encourage patients to obtain laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, undergo evaluation, and therapy encounters, and attend referral appointments as ordered by LCH&D providers. The Medical Tracker strives to ensure that all test results and consultation notes are obtained and documented in the patients’ medical record to close the loop and maintain continuity of care. All care and services are provided in accordance with the organization’s philosophy of “partnership” with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion and Hope.
Education And Certification Requirements
Education And Certification Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and accepted abbreviations is preferred.
- Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Must have proficient computer skills, specifically excel, swift and accurate typing skills, and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to LCH&D i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
- Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
- Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.
- Uphold all guidelines and polices set forth in the LCH&D Clinical Policy #500.19 entitled “Medical Patient Tracking Protocol.”
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of all communication with patients in their medical record.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of tracking efforts in the tracking spreadsheet.
- Ensure that the appropriate provider receives reports and test results on each patient tracked.
- Effective communication regarding order status with provider per Medical Tracker Policy.
- Initiate accelerated attempts to contact patient per provider’s direction when necessary.
- Maintain timeline of open orders, cancelling expired order per provider’s direction according to policy.
- Collaborate with supervisor when clinical judgement is required.
- Assist with patient education and maintain teaching materials as needed.
- Develop positive, professional, long term relationships with patients and their care givers.
- Adjust approach appropriately according to the age and stage of cognitive development of the patient.
- Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
- Must maintain accurate records.
- Comply with HIPAA guidelines as all times
- Must maintain infection control standards at all times per organization policy.
- Must have knowledge of the LCH&D Continuous Quality Improvement Plan and be guided by its goals and objectives in carrying out the role of Medical Tracker.
- Provide input and recommendations to enhance the growth and success of the organization.
- Make every attempt to meet daily goals and objectives as defined by the organization.
- Assume all other reasonable duties and responsibilities as directed by the organization's leadership.
- It is also the responsibility of every employee to ensure that executive management is made aware of any issues that could negatively impact the organization or its relationships with patients, and the community. Also to report any and all violations and infractions against the organization's vision, mission, and values.
- Excellent Training and Orientation Program
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$54k-66k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/29/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/13/2024
WEBSITE
lorainhealth-dentistry.com
HEADQUARTERS
LORAIN, OH
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2002
TYPE
Private
CEO
STEPHANIE WIERSMA
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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