Patient Care Coordinator
- New York, NY, United States
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Patient Care Coordinator ThrIVewell Infusion Position Summary ThrIVewell Infusion is looking for compassionate, organized, and patient-focused individuals to join our Patient Care team. As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will serve as a primary point of contact for patients throughout their infusion therapy journey. This role is responsible for coordinating patient appointments, communicating with patients and healthcare providers, and ensuring a smooth and positive experience from referral through treatment. The ideal candidate is personable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment while providing exceptional customer service and support.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Communication & Support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for patients, answering questions and providing guidance throughout their infusion therapy journey.
- Communicate with patients regarding appointments, treatment schedules, and necessary next steps.
- Respond to patient inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner.
- Provide patients with clear instructions and updates regarding their care coordination.
Scheduling & Coordination
- Coordinate and schedule patient infusion appointments based on provider orders, treatment plans, and center availability.
- Work closely with clinical teams to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and efficiently.
- Assist with rescheduling appointments and communicating schedule changes.
- Monitor upcoming appointments and follow up with patients as needed.
Internal & External Collaboration
- Collaborate with nurses, providers, authorization teams, specialty pharmacies, and other internal departments.
- Coordinate patient referrals and ensure required information is received and communicated to the appropriate teams.
- Assist with identifying and resolving scheduling or communication barriers that may delay treatment.
- Maintain consistent communication with internal teams to support a seamless patient experience.
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information within applicable systems.
- Document patient communications, appointment updates, and follow-up activities.
- Assist with collecting and organizing necessary patient documentation.
- Ensure patient information is handled confidentially and in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Patient Experience
- Build positive relationships with patients through professionalism, empathy, and clear communication.
- Help create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients receiving infusion therapy.
- Identify opportunities to improve the patient experience and overall coordination of care.
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in healthcare, patient coordination, medical office administration, or customer service preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using computers, electronic medical records, and scheduling systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams.
- Strong commitment to patient satisfaction and confidentiality.
Why ThrIVewell?
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives every day.
Join ThrIVewell Infusion and be part of a team dedicated to helping patients thrive!
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Skills
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Scheduling
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Administrative support
- Office administration
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitask
- Electronic health records
- Confidentiality