Outpatient Care Coordinator supervises the day-to-day activities of the patient relations team of a healthcare organization to deliver patient liaison services and patient-centric care. Coaches staff on best practices for responding to patient and family questions, concerns, and issues. Being a Outpatient Care Coordinator facilitates collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to make recommendations for improvements to the patient experience. Ensures that escalated problems are addressed and resolved. Additionally, Outpatient Care Coordinator provides and maintains up-to-date informational materials and resources for patients and families. Follows all applicable regulations regarding patient information privacy policies. May require an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager. Working team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Generally has a minimum of 2 years experience as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of the team processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for obtaining vital signs, assisting with maintaining patient flow, and performing other assigned duties to facilitate in preparing patients for admission and/or discharge within pre-op and the PACU. The position operates under the supervision of a registered nurse(s) assigned to the same clinical area.
This position is classified as an hourly, non-exempt employee and is eligible for overtime pay.
This position reports to the Preop/PACU Coordinator.
Primary Responsibilities
· Obtains vital signs, assists with obtaining urine HCG results, Accu-Checks, and assists with all other clinical activities to prepare patients for admission or discharge as directed by a registered nurse.
· Transports patients to family members’ vehicles upon discharge. Assists with escorting patients and their family members throughout the facility as needed.
· Stocks all pre-op rooms and PACU bays with all medical supplies and linens. Monitors supplies maintained on dock and keeps all supplies neat and organized. Maintains supplies and nutrition items in PACU nutrition area.
· Assists in preparing medical supply orders based on agreed upon par and reorder levels.
· Cleans all carts for use in all clinical areas including pre-op, PACU, OR, GI, minor room and eye suites. Cleans all pre-op rooms and PACU bays in between patients.
· Performs daily/weekly/terminal cleaning for pre-op and PACU; signs off after completion.
· Assists with removal of trash and dirty laundry. Helps to maintain a clean and organized environment in all clinical areas.
· Other duties as assigned by the registered nurses.
Professional Conduct
Qualifications/Competencies/Skills
· Minimum 2 years of experience working in a direct patient care clinical environment as a patient care technician, medical assistant or certified nursing assistant. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
· Maintaining CNA or MA certification for the position, if applicable.
· Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
· Physical requirements:
o Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, walking and/or repetitive use of hands.
o May be required to push/pull carts and/or wheelchairs with patients potentially weighing up to 350 lbs.
o May be required to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills. Well organized and detail oriented.
· Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with people at all levels including patients, nursing staff, technicians, business office staff, other managers, physicians, executive management, etc.
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