Shawnee Health – Patient Care Coordinator I Join Southern Illinois’ leading healthcare organization, with over 380 team members who believe that in taking care of each other and our patients and clients, we create new opportunities for success and bring big dreams to life.
Shawnee Health is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator I for our Shawnee Health office. This position reports directly to the Patient Care Coordinator Supervisor. Position eligible for remote upon completion of initial probation. Responsibilities

Schedule medical referrals, diagnostic tests and treatments ordered by provider and assure that the patient has been notified, understands directions, and completes all documentation in the patient’s Electronic Medical Records.
Reviews and selects medical records pertinent to referrals, diagnostic tests and treatments to be sent with order to provider or facility
Completes the pre-authorizations process with insurance companies as it relates to the referral and/or diagnostic test scheduled.
Follows up on referrals and diagnostic tests ordered to ensure completion and the receipt of all reports including consult notes and test results.
Notify provider of referrals or tests that have not been completed by patient.
Works to complete EHR task as assigned
Works directly with the social service team assisting with the identification of patients with special needs including but not limited to: financial assistance, transportation, pharmaceutical assistance, interpretation, or special accommodations.

Requirements Must be competent in the use of computers Must be capable of independent problem solving Must be able to work with little direct supervision Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Starting salary – $16.00 Full-time employee benefits include:

12 vacation days earned in the first year
11 paid personal days/holidays per calendar year
6 sick days earned per year
Retirement plan with 3% company contribution after becoming eligible in the plan (a matching contribution by the employee is not required to receive this benefit). Additional profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan are possible. Employee deferrals to the 401(k) and Roth plan available
Health and dental insurance with employer contribution
$50,000 in life insurance at no cost to the employee
Company provided long-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee
Other supplemental insurance policies available for purchase by the employee

Shawnee Health Service is a comprehensive, coordinated network of community health centers and services located throughout Jackson and Williamson Counties. Shawnee provides Integrated Primary Medical and Behavioral Health care, including Addiction Medicine, Counseling, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, and Same Day. In addition, we provide Behavioral Health Care, Nutrition/Dietary Counseling, OB/GYN Care, and Weight Management. We also provide both General and Pediatric Dentistry. Shawnee currently has nine medical providers, seven dentists, and sixteen mid-levels providers. Since our beginning in 1971, Shawnee Health Service and Development Corporation has fostered the development of health and social services in southern Illinois.

Patient Care Coordinator I

Patient Care Coordinator I

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