Patient Care Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will serve as a liaison between RCHSD members/families, medical providers, and behavioral health providers. The PCC will develop rapport, establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with individuals from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The PCC will identify and reduce barriers to members' care, assist the member in locating and accessing resources, and educate the member on the importance of accessing care promptly. The PCC will serve as the primary point of contact for the member and/or family and will be an integral part of the member's interdisciplinary care team. The PCC will interview members to determine the client's strengths, problems, functional status, goals and need for specific services/resources, including providing support to the member as they navigate the health care system. The PCC may work closely with member's case management team to resolve member concerns, access, medical and psychosocial related issues. This position must be able to efficiently manage and prioritize an assigned caseload of members and/or families and maintain accurate records and documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• 1 Years of Experience
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree
• 2 Years of Experience
• Knowledge of HMO, Medi-Cal/Medicare and health services.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of health care service delivery and managed care, Medi-Cal eligibility and benefits.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques to serve the SPD population in diverse social and ethnic groups.
• Ability to utilize effective charting practices and guidelines.

The expected hiring range for this position is $21.00 to $28.88

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.