What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renal, Outpatient Coordinator position at Regal Medical Group?
Job Description
The Renal Care Coordinator, Outpatient is a non-licensed team member responsible for coordinating non-clinical tasks to support the delivery of case for high risk members with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in care coordination, supporting member education activities, maintenance of member records and track progress, assume liaison role in the facilitation of dialysis appointments and transportation services, assist in monitoring member progress and ensure follow-up on referrals, and identify and address barriers to care such as transportation or non-adherence to treatments.
The goal of the Renal Care Coordinator is to provide support and assistance in the overall care management of CKD and ESRD members on an outpatient basis to ensure the delivery of appropriate linkage of care, prevention of avoidable in-patient admissions and re-admissions, and provision of longitudinal care, including medical, nutritional, environmental, and psycho-social needs.
Essentials
- Assists renal care team with care coordination to ensure that members receive appropriate care by arranging services for CKD and ESRD members, such as dialysis services, home health, DME, physician appointments, specialist appointments, and transportation.
- Follows up with patients to ensure arranged services are received.
- Provides assistance with member education and support, including, renal treatment options.
- Acts as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to facilitate communication.
- Maintains turnaround time compliance in all aspects of the case management Standards of Operation.
- Keeps patient and / or family members or other customers informed of care coordination.
- Assists other staff and supports the team approach.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow through with requests, sharing of critical information, and getting back to individuals in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity in everyday activities.
- Protects privacy for both patients and employees; ensuring all personal health information is kept confidential i.e., (sensitive papers, charts, and reports are not in view of the public).
- Recognizes when an error has been made and immediately reports to appropriate manager.
- Participates in “service recovery” through follow-up with an upset member, gathering information, and demonstrating empathy.
- Treats members and their families with respect and dignity.
- Functions as liaison between administration, members, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
- Interacts professionally with other healthcare service providers.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians.
- Consults other departments as appropriate.
- Participates in the efficient, effective, and responsible use of resources such as supplies and equipment.
- Maintains all reference material that is provided.
- Knows and follows the Employee Handbook policies and procedures.
- Must maintain a >
95% benchmark in quality audits.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between$21 - $23 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.
As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.
Full Time Position Benefits :
The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.
Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.
Health and Wellness :
Savings and Retirement :
Other Benefits :
Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Requirements
Education and / or Experience :
Salary : $21 - $23
