Care Coordinator 2 at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Care Coordinator 2

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-33656
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Hospital/Clinic Support
Portland, OR (Waterfront)

Overview

Care coordination is the task of bridging gaps between facilities, specialists, labs, community resources, and primary care. This position coordinates and manages all the non-nurse patient case-loads, working with the providers on clinic day by providing clinical support with order entry, coordination of appointments for pre-transplant and post-transplant appointments and procedures to a specialized patient population. This position reviews patient records with the provider in order to provide coordination of the patient needs during clinic visit and through the episode of cancer treatment. The incumbent takes direction from nurse coordinators and physicians, but must use independent judgement in implementation of those directions. The incumbent helps to build and maintain good working relationships with the internal institutional departments that provide services to the Knight Cancer Institute patients.

This position works in an extremely fast-paced and hectic environment with many interruptions, multiple demands, and conflicting priorities. This position works with people at all levels of the organization and interacts with numerous internal OHSU departments and external customers (referring physician offices). The office setting is small relative to the number of staff using it. It creates the need to be able to deal with phone noise, many simultaneous conversations and frequent interruptions. Work schedule is five days a week; 8 hours per day. Requires the ability to stay longer than normal work hours for the patient review meeting on every other week basis.

Responsibilities

Three years’ experience in a hospital or hospital based clinic setting, AND High School diploma or equivalent, AND Current BLS certification at hire, AND One of the following four:

1. Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, OR

2. Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR

3. Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), OR

4. Current Oregon Practical Nurse License OR

5. For dental school hires only as an alternative to qualifications 1-4: Completion of a Dental Assistant training program and successful completion of the DANB exam For those completing medical assistant training or formal military medical services training as referenced above in #1 and #2, the following is also required (Those qualifying under the EMT or LPN or Dental

 

Assistant qualification are exempt from this requirement.) MA certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire or by the completion of the probationary period or internal job change evaluation period, as appropriate. Currently, these include:

• The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA.)

• The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (R.M.A.) Created 1/2019 Updated 10/2020

• The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA.)

• The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA.) Any applicable certifications or licensures must be maintained for the duration of employment. In addition to receiving the appropriate certification noted above, Medical and Dental Assistants will be required to successfully demonstrate competencies prior to completion of probation or the internal job change evaluation period, as appropriate.

 

Medical Assistant-Certified OR LPN Certification OR EMT Certified.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI266073893

Salary:

$28.00

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