DEMENTIA CARE COORDINATOR, NEUROLOGY & NEUROSCIENCES

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Professional Building

DEPARTMENT: SPN - NEUROLOGY

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 0800-1700 M-Th 0800-1200 Fri

POSITION SUMMARY

Works with Neurologists, Radiologists, and other various physicians to coordinate the care for dementia patients within our system. Case Management - Facilitate patient continuity of care between hospital department and dementia program. Communicates results of radiology and pathology procedures performed. Provides education to patients. Coordinates care for all patients with abnormal results for additional imaging, to include the ordering and scheduling of additional testing/imaging. Manage and facilitate the CMS Registry for Infusions for Dementia. Performs insurance verification and patient accounts registration for those patients. Prepare monthly statistical reports. Manage all incoming and outgoing referrals for dementia patients, to include the follow-up to make sure they are scheduled and obtaining results. Obtain authorization for all dementia patients for clinic visits, imaging studies and anything else related to their treatment. Most importantly, provide support and comfort for newly diagnosed dementia patients and their families.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school graduate preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Two years secretarial and/or business office training.
• Accurate computer keyboard and typing skills, minimum 45 wpm.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to organize work load.
• Experience with patient registration/admitting, diagnosis coding, completion of medical terminology course, IBM PC experience, Patient Account Representative certification (CPAR), EKG experience, knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred.
• Able to communicate with a wide range of individuals.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Modern, well-lighted, air conditioned, general work area. Moderate noise level. Occasional overtime required. Ability to sit, stand or walk for moderate periods. Safe and efficient operation of office equipment including: copier, fax, printers, computer, telephone, adding machine, Medifax, credit card machine, typewriter, paper shredder, EKG, weight scale. Reading of printed materials, including physician orders. Listening and verbally responding to customers, staff, physicians, visitors, vendors, etc. Moderately heavy lifting {0-25 lbs.}, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting.

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