Location: Paeonian Springs,VA, USA
Inova Health System is seeking a Patient Care Tech for a job in Paeonian Springs, Virginia.
Job Description & RequirementsThe Manager of Patient Care Coordination facilitates and oversees the complex care plan and delivery of healthcare services for patients throughout the continuum of care. Acts as an advocate for the welfare and appropriate utilization of services for patients. Provides effective and timely referral management support to patients based on individualized needs. Serves as an advisor by providing emotional support, counseling, clinical education, resources and expert guidance to patients and families to promote their ability to understand and participate meaningfully in the healthcare process and personal decision making.Job Responsibilities- Identifies appropriate patient care opportunities for patients and determines patients' eligibility for prevention and diagnostic/clinical treatments. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to address patient questions about the care process and treatment options.- Develops individualized patient care for patients seeking treatment by facilitating appointment scheduling, assisting with referral the process and providing information and advocacy to patients throughout care process.- Follows the workflows required by the health information systems used to identify, monitor and document the care management of patients through the entire healthcare continuum including primary, secondary and tertiary care.- Works in partnership with community-based organizations to improve the continuum of care for specific patient populations.- Provides effective and timely referral/transition management support to patients based on individualized needs.- Serves as a Liaison to community services for individuals looking for screening, diagnostic treatment and/or support services.- Provides seamless transitions, utilizing the entire continuum of care, by designing and implementing a transitional plan that facilitates patients' movement to the next level of care.- Educates patients, families, caregivers and members of the healthcare delivery team regarding treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, self-care management and other matters to facilitate timely/informed decision making throughout all phases of the continuum of care.- Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements* Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW) or Bachelors in Health, Human Services or related field- Three years of progressive experience with care or disease management to include coordinating patient care and population health programs.- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association upon start
Inova Job ID #661487. Posted job title: patient care coordination manager