Patient Care Coordinator (Outpatient)-Portland-OR-15378-Pay Negotiable

Patient Care Coordinator (Outpatient)

Job Summary

• Coordinates a variety of admitting and clerical duties to facilitate the efficient processing and scheduling of patients for the department.
• Provides communication with patients and visitors that promotes a high level of overall satisfaction and quality of care.
• Performs duties in an outpatient location.

Education & Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Preferred)
• Associate's/Technical Degree in business, healthcare or computer science or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Greets, receives and escorts patients/visitors, and notifies necessary personnel of their arrival.
• Answers multiple phone lines and intercom, and communicates appropriately.
• Gives appropriate attention to complaints/requests as needed.
• Receives, interprets, verifies and processes physicians' orders.
• Admits/discharges daily patients and creates charts.
• Provides clerical support for departmental meetings, projects and activities as needed.