Patient Care Coordinator
Job Title: Patient Care Coordinator
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Call Center Team Captain
Department: Call Center
Location: Flint, MI
Position Overview:
Acts as a liaison between the Patient and the Care Team (prescriber, medical assistant, nurse, etc.). Ensures patient has a clear understanding of the importance of therapy adherence and what effects the prescribed medication may have.
Education / Licensing Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred.
Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
Experience Requirements:
1-3 years of customer service experience
Essential Skills/Experience
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Organizational skills
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Proven time management skills
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Strong communication skills
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Excellent data entry skills
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Proven ability to prioritize and multi-task
Characteristics
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Self-directed
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Sense of urgency
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Organized, detail-oriented; catches errors early
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Ethical; respects confidentiality
Responsibilities
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Communicates with patient (or their approved authorized representative) to confirm shipping details.
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Schedules patients' medication shipments.
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Reiterates with patient prescription information and dosage.
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Ensures necessary ancillary items such as antiseptic swabs and needles are included on the order.
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Counsels patient regarding therapy adherence.
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Utilizes company software to obtain payment for copay.
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Obtains and updates patient profile with new insurance information as needed.
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Maintains accurate history notes and records in the patient profile.
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Sends Patient Status Reports to physician throughout the care process.
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Reports all customer complaints according to company policies and procedures.
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Assists in streamlining communication with the patient, insurance carrier, pharmacist, nurse, and physician.
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Perform all tasks in a manner that is consistent with corporate policies as well as state and federal laws.
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Knowledgeable regarding Senderra’s community values and demonstrates them daily.
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Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
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Fast-paced environment.
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Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant.
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Requires normal hearing levels (corrected).
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Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time. Requires sitting, bending.
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Requires normal finger dexterity for keyboarding.
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Works effectively with frequent interruptions.
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Lifting requirements of 15 lbs. occasionally.
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Minimal travel <5%.
