The clinical coordinator is responsible for completing intake for the initial Medicare Annual Wellness Visits and reviewing the patient's past immunization history and preventative measure completion plan in preparation for the provider to counsel and update the initial prevention plan of care with the patient (the provider will complete the physical assessment and medication reconciliation). The clinical coordinator, under the auspices of the provider, is responsible for independently completing subsequent Medicare Annual Wellness visits and updating the plan of care related to prevention measures (a provider must be present in the practice to review and order any additional referrals).
The clinical coordinator provides training and mentoring to the clinical staff (medical assistants) in the 4 pilot sites on the components of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visits to ensure compliance with the intake process. The coordinator will randomly complete quality reviews on the encounters completed by the medical assistants to ensure regulatory compliance. This position is also required to travel between 3 and 4 sites as required.
The coordinator will be knowledgeable of the HEDIS quality metrics and will actively participle in the care gap closure process for the patients in the Advanced Medical Home (AMH) pilot practices. Additionally, these positions will identify opportunities for standardization and efficiencies within the process. The clinical coordinator is responsible for providing oversight of the medical assistants to ensure compliance with the outreach process for care gap closure process. This position will participate with the Best Practice Team to support standardization and improvement of the clinical workflow related to care gap closure.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited license practical nursing (LPN) program required.
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LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid NJ driver's license required. Active NJ state LPN license. BLSHCP-certified within six months of hire or transfer.
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EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of experience in ambulatory care required. Supervisory experience preferred. Proficiency in clinical applications and Microsoft Office preferred at time of hire.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, blood-borne pathogens and potential injury.
This position requires sitting at a desk or computer a majority of the day. Position also requires frequent standing and walking. Position requires lifting up to 25 lbs. and some pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs. Works with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, printer and copier.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
AtlantiCare is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
