Care Coordinator

Care CoordinatorGastro Health is seeking a Temporary Care Coordinator to join our team!Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.This role offers:A great work/life balanceNo weekends or evenings – Monday thru FridayPaid holidays and paid time offRapidly growing team with opportunities for advancementCompetitive compensationBenefits packageDuties you will be responsible for:Handle all administrative tasks and duties for the physician/providerServe as the liaison or coordinator for the patients medical careStreamline all patient-physician communications to ensure patient satisfactionProvide medical literature and clinical preparation instructions to patientsAssist patients with questions and/or concerns regarding proceduresSchedule all procedures to be performed by the physicianReview the physicians schedule for maximum scheduling efficiencySchedule all diagnostic tests, procedures and follow-up appointmentsObtains all authorizations for procedures and testsCall patient to confirm procedures a week in advanceSchedule follow-up appointments including recallsCheck-out patients at the end of their visit and provide next step instructionsRequest medical records from doctors and hospitalsReturns patient calls promptly and professionallyCall-in new prescriptions and refills and obtain authorization if necessaryObtain lab results including stat requestsComplete tasks from Electronic Medical RecordReviews open orders every three days and works accordinglyContact patients with test resultsSends history and physical forms to outpatient facilityOther duties as assignedMinimum requirements:High school diploma or GED equivalentCertified Medical Assistant (AAMA) preferredMedical terminology knowledgeWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:MedicalDentalVisionSpending AccountsLife / AD&DDisabilityAccidentCritical IllnessHospital IndemnityLegalIdentity TheftPet401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employeesDiscretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employeesAdditionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!