Clinical Care Coordinator - Emergency Medicine - Ascension Saints Mary & Elizabeth, Saint Mary at Vituity in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Chicago, IL - Seeking Emergency Medicine Clinical Care Coordinator

Everybody Has A Role to Play in Transforming Healthcare

As a Clinical Care Coordinator, you play a vital role in our mission to improve lives. Support our patients by ensuring efficient coordination of patient care and check-in/check-out flow, administration and coordination of referrals and service authorization processes, rooming duties, and other clinic front desk activities. The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient coordination of patient care. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Facilitate the efficient flow of the department to include the following duties:


• Facilitate patient flow in the department.
• Assist with calling patient families.
• Assist with calls to clinics and other hospital facilities.
• Assist with taking messages and directing messages to the appropriate person in the department.
• Walk service dogs.
• Respond to nurse call lights and then inform the appropriate staff of patient's needs.
• Provide comfort items to patients (water, blankets, etc.).
• Stock non-medication supplies in the department.
• Assemble urine collection kits.
• Organize nutritional supplies, linen carts, equipment, and utility rooms.
• Organize equipment and utility rooms, notify staff of any faulty equipment.
• Assist with cleaning rooms after each patient is discharged.
• Retrieve wheelchairs and return to appropriate locations.
• Provide wheelchair assistance.
• Transport specimens to lab if needed.
• Call lab/radiology to inquire about lab results.
• Communicate with RN regarding patients ready for DC, that all results are completed and patient ready for re-evaluation.
• Notify RN of inpatient bed assignment and assist with getting patient ready for transport.
• Assist staff and patients with the following duties upon formal training:


• Assist with patient transport.
• Weigh patients.
• Take patient vital signs.
• Reconnect patients to telemetry monitoring and pulse ox.
• Patient sitter.

Required Experience and Competencies

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Pre-med or nursing related courses preferred- upper division Anatomy or Physiology is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is preferred.
• Strong writing skills; legibility and spelling proficiency required.
• Solid computer skills; experience with EMR is a plus.
• Quick and accurate typing speed.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of Privacy Policies regarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as set forth in the Privacy Policy Manual.

The Practice

Ascension Saints Mary & Elizabeth, Saint Mary Campus - Chicago, Illinois

• A 495-bed Medical Center provides comprehensive services including primary care, cancer care, behavioral health, orthopedics & rehab, cardiology, imaging, midwifery & obstetrics, emergency services, surgery and more.
• Level II Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) Certification.
• Magnet-recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center and ranked in the top 7% of all U.S. Hospitals for nursing excellence.

The Community

• Outdoor and indoor activities to enjoy year-round hiking, biking, picnicking, golfing, sports venues and more!
• 20 minutes from attractions like Navy Pier where you are sure to find a variety of eating establishments and fun for the entire family.
• Great cultural attractions, fine arts, and museums are not in short supply.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks' vacation, Paid holidays, Sabbatical
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• Professional and Career Development Program
• EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included
• Wellness program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Vituity community initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.