Wellness Coordinator

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way. This job provides direct and indirect care to patients during wellness visits, addressing psychosocial, physical, and preventive health needs. Communicates with patients, families, and the care team to coordinate services before the provider's face-to-face visit. Follows regulatory guidelines and clinic policies under the supervision of a nurse practitioner or physician. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Work Experience Required - 3 years of nursing experience Preferred - Experience in home health or clinic setting Certifications Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgement. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Job Duties Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, assesses risk factors and patient needs, and consults with other health team members as required under the supervision of a NP and/or physician. Determines what preventive services the patient qualifies for utilizing the appropriate Medicare/Medicare Advantage portal tools. Educates the patient and family regarding these services and any available resources. Provides continuity by ensuring accurate appointment type set-up, prepping the paperwork for visit, and performing all aspects of the wellness visit per policy. Ensures the provider has information documented for correct and complete billing of services rendered after face-to-face portion of the encounter. May also assist provider with procedures as needed, both technical and manual, under the supervision of a NP and/or physician. Focuses on identifying and addressing chronic disease diagnoses, particularly Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC), to support effective risk management and ensure comprehensive patient care. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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