What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Patient Care Coordinator position at North Texas Medical Center?
Company Overview:
North Texas Medical Center is a 5-Star Hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our patients.
Job Description:
- Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Greets and prepares patients for the healthcare provider.
- May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG's.
- Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
- Documents patient plans of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
- Communicates with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
- Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.
- Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
- Escalates non-routine issues, questions, and/or concerns to the Practice Manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- License as LVN in good standing with Texas Board of Nursing.
- Bilingual preferred.
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
