✨ About The Role
- The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care for patients during acute, chronic, and long-term illness stages.
- This role involves conducting assessments to determine the necessity and appropriateness of health services.
- The Care Coordinator will implement discharge planning and provide timely resource information to patients and families.
- Collaboration with healthcare team members is essential to ensure comprehensive care and goal attainment for patients.
- The position requires monitoring quality indicators to demonstrate outcomes from the services provided.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Care Coordinator, demonstrating the ability to manage patient care across various stages of illness.
- Strong communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with healthcare team members and advocating for patients.
- A deep understanding of insurance and coverage issues, including managed care, PPO, and HMO, is necessary for this role.
- The candidate should be knowledgeable about discharge planning and resource information to assist patients efficiently.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to respect patients' beliefs while providing care are crucial for success in this position.