Patient Coordinator- Vascular Surgery

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the patient experience. The Patient Coordinator works with various providers and services to ensure that new patients are assimilated into the system. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities * Receives, responds to, and directs patient communications, including phone calls, emails, and other interactions.
* Assesses patient questions and ensures the appropriate coordination of the patient experience. Directs the scheduling of patient appointments with providers and ancillary services.
* Educates patients about available resources and what to expect during their visit.
* Coordinates referrals from physicians and self-referred patients.
* Gathers needed medical information such as records, slides, films, and ancillary tests to assist in the coordination of patient needs.
* Ensures insurance coverage, resolves any issues with coverage, and escalates complicated issues to appropriate financial counselor.
* Monitors program performance and coordinates any programmatic development within the team.
* May coordinate treatment planning conferences, logistics, presentations, and associated CME requirements.
* May act as a liaison with other care groups such as social work, financial counseling, and nutrition to facilitate the patient intake process.
* May assist in the coordination of seminars and community outreach activities. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities * Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through skills.
* Ability to be motivated with attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently, demonstrating a passion for providing excellent customer service.
* Ability to learn new applications and software, procedures and processes.
* Ability to assimilate data from various sources.
* Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy while developing relationships with patients, guests and coworkers.
* Able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
* Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure that patient information is guarded and respected. Qualifications Qualifications Required * Associate's degree in a Health Care, Business, Communications, related field, or the equivalency.
* Two years of applicable experience. Qualifications (Preferred) Preferred * Competency in electronic patient charting and scheduling.
* Some departments may prefer experience in a high volume clinical setting or multidisciplinary clinics or working with high-acuity, complex patients. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. * This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Physical Requirements Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

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