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.
O que faz um 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.
Responsabilidades
Um Care Coordinator deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir apresentam-se alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Care Coordinator deve ser capaz de desempenhar:
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
Habilidades necessárias
Um Care Coordinator competitivo terá determinadas competências e qualificações, incluindo:
Strong organizational skills necessary to systematize a care plan for several patients at once
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
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