About the position

The Remote Patient Care Coordinator plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by focusing on Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM). This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about patient care and are eager to make a difference in the lives of patients with chronic conditions. The coordinator will be responsible for monitoring vital signs remotely, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and intervention from their healthcare providers. This involves building strong relationships with patients to foster engagement and communication, which is essential for effective care management. In this role, the coordinator will conduct daily reviews of electronic patient data to monitor enrolled patients and assess their needs. They will provide education and tools to help improve patient outcomes, ensuring that patients understand the benefits of RPM and CCM programs. Communication is key in this position, as the coordinator will liaise between patients, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team to facilitate seamless care delivery. Additionally, the coordinator will initiate phone contact with eligible Medicare patients to enroll them in RPM and CCM programs on behalf of the physician practice. This requires a thorough understanding of the programs and the ability to educate patients accurately and effectively. The role demands a proactive approach to troubleshooting any issues with monitoring devices and addressing routine inquiries from patients, ensuring that all communications are relayed to the appropriate health professionals. Overall, this position is vital for enhancing patient care and improving health outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs remotely and assess the need for intervention by healthcare providers.
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• Build relationships with patients for engagement, support, and communication.
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• Remotely monitor enrolled patients through daily review of electronic patient data.
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• Provide education and tools to support improved patient outcomes.
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• Facilitate communication between the provider and other members of the care team as needed.
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• Initiate phone contact with eligible Medicare patients to enroll them in CCM/RPM programs.
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• Educate eligible patients on the benefits of RPM/CCM programs accurately and completely.
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• Obtain consent from patients opting into the programs.
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• Troubleshoot devices and report malfunctions as necessary.
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• Answer routine inquiries and relay information to and from appropriate health professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
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• 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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• 2-5 years of related professional or healthcare medical experience
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• Experience in RPM/CCM care management (3 years required)
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• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
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• Excellent oral and written communication skills
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• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
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• Experience using EHR systems

Nice-to-haves

• LPN/CNA/Medical Assistant certification
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• Enjoys a fast-paced work environment with a positive attitude

Benefits