Clinic Care Coordinator

Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Albany
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  
  • Functions to serve as an advocate, educator and coordinator of services for at-risk patients.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    
    • The Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      
      • High school diploma or equivalent required.
      • One (1) of the following required:
        
        • Bachelor's degree in a health related field and one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting.
        • Associate's degree or successful completion of a technical program, plus a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA) and two (2) years experience in a healthcare setting.
        • Three (3) years experience in a healthcare setting and two (2) years professional customer service experience.
        • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.
        • Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA) preferred.
        • Experience in the following preferred:
          
          • Outpatient, ambulatory care and/or community healthcare.
          • Care coordination.
          • A primary care related setting.
          • Chronic conditions.
          • Electronic medical information systems.
          • Bilingual preferred.
          • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
            
            • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
            • Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
            • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
            • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
            • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
            • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a nonjudgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
            • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
              
              • Rarely
                (1 - 10% of the time)
                
                Occasionally
                (11 - 33% of the time)
                
                Frequently
                (34 - 66% of the time)
                
                Continually
                (67 - 100% of the time)
                
                WALK - INCLINE
                
                LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
                
                LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
                
                PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
                
                PULL (0-20 pounds force)
                
                CLIMB - STAIRS
                
                LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
                
                LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
                
                LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
                
                LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
                
                SQUAT Repetitive
                
                KNEEL (on knees)
                
                REACH - Forward
                
                REACH - Upward
                
                SIT
                
                STAND
                
                WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
                
                LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
                
                SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
                
                BEND FORWARD at waist
                
                ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
                
                ROTATE TRUNK Standing
                
                FINGER DEXTERITY
                
                PINCH Fingers
                
                GRASP Hand/Fist
                
                CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
                
                CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
                
                MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

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