Definition and Role
Provides for the delivery of patient care, works collaboratively and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse/provider; communicates effectively with coworkers, patients, family and visitors; provides a safe environment for patients; assists patients in obtaining optimal functioning considering their individual capabilities; performs all functions as delegated by the Advanced Healing Project Specialist; and keeps nursing personnel informed and adheres to the policies and procedures of MedCentris
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision, and values at all times.
- Receive all intake information and enters the appropriate information in the computer.
- Contacts all appropriate staff with day to day changes
- Creates, schedules, and maintains staff schedules in accordance with patient and provider schedules
- Orders all necessary home visit supplies, capturing supply usage, keeps supplies ready by developing an inventory system.
- Contact patients to verify correct contact information and verifies scheduled home visit
- Communicate with business development team, discharge planners, and facility contacts to receive new and returning patients in a timely manner.
- Comply with all areas of MedCentris’ Compliance Program and HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in the maintenance of case management notes while maintaining the confidentiality of patient records.
- Care Coordination with home health agencies
- Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
- Collect, analyze, and record relevant patient health data.
- Develop patient care plans.
- EMR documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- One-year experience in general office environment
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
- Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
- Must read, write and comprehend English
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements
- Mobility and Lifting: Frequent sitting for extended periods of time; frequent standing; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Visual: Constant ability to read information, including close up; constant ability to use a computer screen; frequent use of good overall vision, including color perception.
- Dexterity: Constant eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard and finely manipulate small objects.
- Emotional/Psychological: Constant ability to make decisions and concentrate.
