What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Amberwell Health Hiawatha?
**Career Opportunities**
We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Registered Nurse to join our team at Amberwell Health Hiawatha. As a valued member of our healthcare team, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care and working collaboratively with providers and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care and assistance to patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the healthcare team.
- Clinical Services: Perform clinical responsibilities such as patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKGs, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and additional medical services within the scope of practice of the RN.
- Team Collaboration: Assist other healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
- Patient Coordination: Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by the provider, including following up and tracking testing, referrals, and ensuring all patient information is accurately recorded in the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
- Insurance and Prior Authorizations: Stay informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care, perform prior authorizations, and act as a patient advocate.
- Wellness and Health Maintenance: Regularly monitor patients to promote wellness and health maintenance, including preventative and chronic care.
- Plan of Care: Participate in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implement that plan.
About Amberwell Health
At Amberwell Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate and high-quality patient care. Our healthcare system is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing clinical excellence in a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum Required Experience: clinic experience with all ages
- Education: Minimum Required Education: Registered Nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
- Licenses: Minimum Required Licenses: Kansas Licensed Register Nurse
