Patient Care Specialist

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) is currentlyseeking a Patient Care Specialist for the Division ofPediatric Dentistry at the School of Dentistry. This positionplans, coordinates, and oversees a variety of professional andadministrative activities related to the efficient day-to-dayoperation of a department to facilitate patient care. The PatientCare Specialist is responsible for processing patient records andprovide problem solving to promote timeliness of care. Acts as apatient advocate, acquainting patients with policies and proceduresrelevant to their care and helping them navigate the system, asnecessary. This position will provide excellent customer service toinquiries regarding information, treatment, and special needs forpatients. Benefits: Exempt Regular UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizeswellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirementprogram (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regularstaff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personalleave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive healthinsurance; professional learning and development programs; tuitionremission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules andteleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Essential Functions: Coordinate communication between patients, family members,medical staff, administrative staff, and/or regulatoryagencies. Interview patients or their representatives to identifyproblems relating to care. Maintain knowledge of community services and resourcesavailable to patients. Refer patients to appropriate health care services orresources. Investigate and direct patient inquiries or complaints toappropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensuresatisfactory resolution. Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients usingmedical or administrative knowledge. Provide consultation or training to students, volunteers, orstaff on topics such as guest relations, patients' rights, andmedical issues. May provide assistance to students in themanagement of patient loads. Collect and report data on topics such as patient encountersand inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for changewhen appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications : Education: Bachelors in a healthcare profession or relatedfield of patient care. Experience: Two (2) years of related experience inhealthcare or health research setting. Supervisory Experience: N/A Certification/Licensure: N/A Other: Related experience may be substituted foreducation Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. Hiring Range: $59,000 - $65,000, Commensurate with education andexperience UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. Youmay also contact View email address on click.appcast.io Please note thatonly inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonableaccommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individualsmay report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for moreinformation. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.