Medical Office Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator - HYBRID - Connecticut

RMD VillageHealth DM, LLC
Shelton Dialysis
Full-time

15 CENTER STSTE 201, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510-3003, United States of America

It takes a Village to care for our patients and as an Medical Office Assistant / Care Coordinator (CC) , you will be at the heart of all the action.

Our CC's work together as a team to facilitate the planning and organizing of all critical activities for our patients. The patients we care for are some of the most complex patients and need an excellent care team to help manage their chronic conditions.

The Care Coordinator works closely with our Nurse Practitioners, RN Case Managers to make sure our patients receive the highest quality care.

LOCATION :

Commute to Davita Clinics and partner practices in Connecticut

Mileage is reimbursed

Reliable transportation required

Position Details :

Working in clinic 3-4 days per week, working remotely the remainging days

Full-Time M-F schedule

Daily Start time between 7 : 00 and 8 : 00AM EST - Must be able to provide flexibility when needed

Responsibilities :

Completes non-clinical screenings and escalates as needed.

Helps identify eligible resources for patients

Navigates resources for patients

Assists with the referral process & coordinates provider appointments

Assist the clinical team with moving the patient through the continuum of care by communicating with and completing tasks as directed.

Assist the care management staff with implementation and documentation of the discharge care plan that includes initiation of referral forms, gathering clinical information, initiating the process of completing a chart and appointment scheduling.

Communicate directly with patients on a timely basis for all scheduling requirements.

Maintain accurate and complete documentation of records. Forms are fully-completed, legible, have no unapproved abbreviations and have the proper signatures.

Ensure that documents get to appropriate parties promptly, without compromising confidentiality or patient privacy procedures.

Demonstrate exceptional two-way communication using clear and well-organized oral and written techniques.

Act in accordance with the DaVita mission and values to deliver high quality care to our patients.

Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED required

At least two (2) years of experience in a professional office environment

Ability to work with and resolve confidential information and / or issues using discretion and judgment

Excellent verbal communication skills over the phone

Proficiency with Microsoft Office / Excel / Outlook

Commitment to service excellence and patient satisfaction

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience coordinating care for a patient (e.g. referrals, ACO care management, etc.)

Experience navigating insurance payors

Experience working in direct patient care / support

Experience working in a medical office environment

Prior LPN experience

Our Core Values : Service Excellence

Service Excellence

Integrity

Team

Continuous Improvement

Accountability

Fulfillment

What We’ll Provide :

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.

Below are some of our benefit offerings.

Comprehensive benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

Support for you and your family : Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity / paternity leave and more

Professional development programs : DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

DaVita IKC (Integrated Kidney Care) is comprised of an innovative team who is committed to improving patient outcomes and improving quality of life.

Come work with a team of passionate professionals to transform kidney care through a value-based, person-centered, comprehensive approach to kidney care.

We provide comprehensive care and complex chronic condition management to patients nationwide, whether they are in the early stages of , , seeking a or receiving life-sustaining dialysis.

27,000+ patients receiving IKC services every month

20 years of Integrated Kidney Care Experience

We’re on a mission to revolutionize kidney care, with a vision of making integrated care the standard of care for all renal patients.

To help us achieve our vision, we’re investing extensively in developing both our model of care and our team. When you join DaVita IKC, you're joining a compassionate team committed to quality patient care.

Through our commitment to training, growth and quality we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

LI-TS2

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong.

Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary / Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

19 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Newtown, Connecticut

Successful candidates must posses a high school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant Certificate (preferred, but not required), and two years of appropriate medical office experience (or equivalent); AA preferred. The position is responsible for working directly with Clinicians to facilitate quality pa...

Promoted
Fresenius Medical Care North America
New Haven, Connecticut

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FM...

Hartford HealthCare
Milford, Connecticut

Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations througho...

Coastal Dental Care of Milford
Milford, Connecticut

Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. Manage front office duties, including answering phones, che...

Hartford HealthCare
New Haven, Connecticut

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician, the Medical Assistant performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team to provide a variety of multi-skilled services. The Medical Assistant will be responsible to cover the front administrative office when needed and wil...

ECHN
Wallingford, Connecticut

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following: Completed a Medical Assistant Program OR Certification/Registration as an MA OR 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of being a Registered MA/ or attended an MA Program OR 5+ years of e...

Hartford HealthCare
Cheshire, Connecticut

We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. The Patient Care Administrative Nurse Supervisor is an experienced Registered Nurse and i...

Hartford HealthCare
Bridgeport, Connecticut

Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations througho...

GoHealth Urgent Care
Milford, Connecticut

In a collaborative manner, the Medical Assistant will provide support to the Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization and communication. The Medical Assistant completes all activities accur...

American Family Care Fairfield
Fairfield, Connecticut

Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit, and prepare the patient for a physical exam . AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants are preferred. Americ...