Patient Services Coordinator
Division: Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services
Salary Range: $22,027.2 – 39,852.80 29-2071
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Deadline: Enniskó:wa / March 2, 2012
Description of Position:
The Patient Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating patient care activities for select at risk individuals with clinically significant illness. Offer assistance to healthcare consumers (patients, survivors, families and caregivers) to help them access and then chart a course through the healthcare system and overcome any barriers to quality care.
Duties:
The Patient Navigator will assist patients with:
- Moving through the complexities of the healthcare system
- Hardship application
- Assist patients with appointment information (i.e. directions to the appointment, handicapped accessibility, language barriers) to health specialists
- Assist and research the disease for patient education
- Coordination of healthcare for the patient
- Provide follow-up of care and pre-planning for the next appointment
Qualification:
Background in medical terminology with excellent organization and verbal/written communication skills. Demonstrate excellent patient advocacy skills to obtain medical service for patients.
Required:
High school diploma Associates Degree and with at least 2 years related experience.
Submit your resume and cover letter by mail: Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655 or by email: human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. To the extent possible, and consistent with job requirements, employees will be recruited from among the members of the Tribe. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
The successful applicant for employment must submit to and pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. Test results are normally received in three to five days from the date of the test. In the case of a positive result, the candidate is not eligible for employment with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Employment may not begin until this process has been completed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require a criminal background check to be used solely for employment related purposes.
