Care Coordinators work for home healthcare providers, non-profits, government programs and medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics to ensure that patients understand the steps they need to take to receive appropriate medical care. Care Coordinators who work at a healthcare institution advocate for their patients and communicate with other healthcare providers to accurately update documents and schedule appointments. Care Coordinators who work for community access programs are assigned particular cases and handle all healthcare communications on behalf of elderly or disabled clients. They work out payment plans, transportation and other barriers that could prevent patients from getting healthcare.
Wat doet een Care Coordinator?
A Care Coordinator, or Patient Care Coordinator, is responsible for scheduling, organizing and managing all aspects of a patient’s healthcare maintenance and treatment. Their duties include helping patients complete paperwork, communicating with a healthcare team about a patient’s treatment plan and educating patients about resources and options for managing their health.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Care Coordinator moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Care Coordinator moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Developing and coordinating health care programs
Communicating between staff, patients and family
Handling patient case management and education
Recruiting and training staff and creating schedules
Developing patient goals and monitoring progress
Maintaining patient confidentiality and quality care
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Care Coordinator zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Strong organizational skills necessary to systematize a care plan for several patients at once
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Care Coordinator, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
