What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Porch Light Health?
Job Summary
Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease. Our staff is passionate about helping other people. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment. We are looking for people who are willing to work in a fast paced medical environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
- This is the entry level position where the focus of training is on developing and Demonstrating competencies of supporting professional staff by
- Scheduling patients
- Collecting vitals and other information
- Answering phones
- Directing patients
- Admitting and registering patients
- Data and record keeping
- Building maintenance and cleaning
- Communication with medical staff
- patient centered care and customer service
- Additionally staff will need to demonstrate a high-level, broad understanding of MAT, Harm Reduction, Low Barrier/High Access, HIPAA, OSHA and safety practices, verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention.
Qualifications and Skills
- Previous medical clinic and/or addictions treatment experience preferred
- In some cases experience can be substituted for education requirement
- Basic computer skills
- Reliable transportation
- Proper time management
- Reliable and Dependable
Job Type: Full time
Pay: $18.00-23.00 per hour depending on experience
Schedule:
- 8-10 hour shifts
- Hours are variable and Saturdays as needed
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience:
- Medical office: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23
