Patient Care Programs Coordinator - Vanderbilt Eye Institute

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Job Summary : Coordinates and supports individual patients and families throughout point of care program(s) to ensure program goals are effectively executed with some guidance. Assures coordination of diagnostic evaluations, treatments, surgeries and follow-up appointments throughout the course of care / episode for a specific patient population.

Key Responsibilities :

• Partners with clinical care staff and providers to ensure all regulatory requirements are met to maintain patient care needs, program guidelines and / or required accreditation standards.
• Acts as a point of access for patients, referring providers and the Vanderbilt community.
• Develops both short and long term goals to ensure programs' success.
• Provides support to patient care team to market programs and streamline business models to allow for appropriate growth.
• Establishes contact with existing, newly diagnosed, potential, or referred patients by facilitating access to providers, educational materials and communication with care providers.

Technical Capabilities :

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

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Position Qualifications :

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.