Clinical Coordinator
Optimal Home Care & Hospice, Inc.About the role
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program for field roles
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...
About the Role
Be the vital link between physicians and the patients who depend on them. As a Physician Services Clinical Coordinator, you'll ensure that elderly patients receive seamless, coordinated care by managing provider orders, coordinating services, and serving as a knowledgeable resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare partners. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, excels at coordination, and finds deep satisfaction in helping elderly patients navigate complex healthcare needs. You'll work with a geriatric population, requiring patience, creativity, and excellent communication skills to overcome barriers like hearing loss and cognitive impairment.
What You'll Do
Coordinate Patient Care and Services
- Follow through on all provider orders, ensuring timely execution and proper coordination
- Coordinate home healthcare, hospice services, pharmacy delivery, portable diagnostics, and medical equipment
- Manage diagnostic test ordering and results, verifying accuracy and communicating findings
- Connect patients with social services, chaplain services, caregiver support, and laboratory services
- Ensure seamless collaboration between providers, home health agencies, hospices, pharmacies, and other medical partners
Manage Patient Intake and Communication
- Conduct new patient intake interviews and set clear program expectations
- Answer multi-line phones, triage patient needs, and communicate information to providers promptly
- Communicate daily with patients and families about care coordination and questions
- Serve as a resource about available health and social services for patients, caregivers, and staff
- Work creatively to overcome communication barriers common in geriatric populations
Handle Medical Records and Documentation
- Maintain accurate, organized patient medical records and filing systems
- Receive and review incoming and outgoing patient correspondence, determining appropriate action
- Document all activities according to compliance requirements
- Verify and accurately record diagnostic test results received by phone or fax
- Ensure confidentiality of all patient and employee information
Provide Exceptional Service
- Schedule appointments and manage provider calendars efficiently
- Accept and resolve patient and family complaints in accordance with policy
- Treat all patients and caregivers with respect, courtesy, and service excellence
- Demonstrate understanding of the unique needs of elderly patients and their families
- Show active participation in patient safety initiatives
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