What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator - 32 hours. position at Day Kimball Healthcare?
Job Title : Patient Care Coordinator
Department : Behavioral Health Services
Hours / Shift : 32 hours
In conjunction with the Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and the BHS Nurse Navigator, the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) oversees the processes associated with the clerical and clinical aspects of patient care throughout the continuum of services within the department. Under the direction of the Director and / or RN Navigator, the PCC demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist clerical staff and clinicians with patient-care-related objectives. The duties of the PCC also include competency to be able to fulfill the role of Patient Services Representative (PSR) when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS : A. Education :
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Education in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field, and / or post-graduate education in a similar field is preferred.
- Medical terminology / keyboarding skills preferred
B. Experience : 2 years clinical experience in behavioral health, psychology, social work, or comparable equivalent required. Experience in clerical or receptionist position preferred.
Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare’s comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. I
ts website is daykimball.org.
