What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator-Wound Healing Center - Full Time position at Kingman Regional Medical Center?
Job Description
Position Title: Wound Care Coordinator
Department: Outpatient Scheduling Center Safety Sensitive: Yes
Reports to: Outpatient Scheduling Manager Exempt Status: No
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for coordinating the patient’s scheduling and financial clearance thru the wound care management process. Financial clearing includes but not limited to:
Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]
Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience: Six months or more of progressive work experience
Skills and Knowledge: Requires ability to provide quick and accurate information and direction in a fast paced environment. Superior communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills required. Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications as well as a general understanding of telecommunication systems. Knowledge of medical terminology and having clinical awareness of department protocols, coding rules and guidelines is necessary.
Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]
One year Hospital outpatient scheduling and/or insurance verification experience preferred.
Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]
Bloodborne pathogen exposure category II.
Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical substances.
Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]
Employee must be capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level; sitting at computer terminal 90% of time per day; walking or on feet 10% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing; communicating using telephone.
Position Title: Wound Care Coordinator
Department: Outpatient Scheduling Center Safety Sensitive: Yes
Reports to: Outpatient Scheduling Manager Exempt Status: No
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for coordinating the patient’s scheduling and financial clearance thru the wound care management process. Financial clearing includes but not limited to:
- Validating the order (following protocols designed by the sleep lab)
- Checking medical necessity
- Verifying insurance eligibility
- Obtaining authorization when necessary
- Verifying authorization
- Scheduling procedures
- Scheduling follow-up visits
- Pre-registration
- Communicating financial responsibility to patient and scanning all documents and noting all communication into chart
Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]
Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience: Six months or more of progressive work experience
Skills and Knowledge: Requires ability to provide quick and accurate information and direction in a fast paced environment. Superior communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills required. Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications as well as a general understanding of telecommunication systems. Knowledge of medical terminology and having clinical awareness of department protocols, coding rules and guidelines is necessary.
Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]
One year Hospital outpatient scheduling and/or insurance verification experience preferred.
Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]
Bloodborne pathogen exposure category II.
Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical substances.
Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]
Employee must be capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level; sitting at computer terminal 90% of time per day; walking or on feet 10% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing; communicating using telephone.
