PATIENT CARE SPECIALIST
8 hours ago
The patient care specialist facilitates all aspects of patient activities as a collaborative effort across the heath care continuum. The patient care specialist will ensure that our patients receive the appropriate in-house testing and follow up as recommended by the Center for Women providers. This patient-centered approach will allow for a centralized approach to meeting our patients' needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Obtain authorization for in-office testing (i.e. ultrasounds and non-stress tests) by contacting the appropriate insurance carrier, communicating the provider's instructions, and transmitting information as needed to obtain authorization
- Communicate with and schedule patient once authorization is received for in-office testing
- Clearly document patient services as related to insurance approvals and patient communications in appropriate location in Sun Life's EHR
- Track pending authorizations and patients that have yet to be scheduled as to ensure all tasks are completed for each patient in a timely manner
- Facilitate rescheduling of testing as needed by patients
- Review, contact, and reschedule "no shows" for testing with appropriate documentation
- Enter orders so the testing reports can be reviewed by the provider efficiently
- Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by compiling statistics, communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport and participating in problem-solving methods
- Refer patient to Outreach department if eligibility for sliding fee is identified or if a change in payor source is identified to align resources with patient and population needs
- Run reports monthly to confirm patient appointments
- Make use of eCW registry reporting to track all high-risk patients to maintain quality and reduce gaps in care
- Manage MFM Referrals
- Place ultrasound orders
- Attach ultrasound reports to patient's chart eCW.
- Any other tasks designated by supervisor
- High School Diploma or equivalency preferred
- Experience as a receptionist in a health care setting preferred
-
Patient Care Technician
6 days ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timePURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission vision core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed...
-
Patient Care Technician
16 hours ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
-
Patient Care Technician
7 days ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
-
Patient Care Technician
5 days ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
-
Patient Care Technician
4 days ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
-
Patient Care Technician
7 hours ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER Full timePURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission vision core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed...
-
Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
-
Patient Care Technician
16 hours ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
-
Patient Care Technician
7 days ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
-
Patient Care Technician
5 days ago
Casa Grande, AZ, United States FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER Full timeTransitional Care Unit (TCU): A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will help patients feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment...
