Gastroenterology / Digestive Diseases Care Support
In this role you will provide direct support to the physicians and patients for assigned Gastroenterology / Digestive Diseases care physicians. Major duties include but are not limited to :
- Acting as a liaison for the patients and physicians in the practice
- Assisting patients in accessing service within the health system
- Facilitating communication with referring physicians
- Referring patients to appropriate resources and providing follow-up through telephone and EPIC / Care Connect
Required :
Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilitiesAbility to establish and maintain productive working relationships with Faculty, Staff, Administration and patients from various social, cultural and economic backgroundsAbility to creatively integrate competing demands into a productive working environmentSkill in verbal communications to clearly convey complex problems in both formal and informal situationsAbility to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with a patient population in varying degrees of healthAbility to provide coverage for Community Clinics as assignedPreferred :
Knowledge of specific specialty practice and workflowsWorking knowledge of patient related policies and procedures as well as a thorough understanding of the University system and its services and programsKnowledge of hospital computer system, and personal computer systems and the various software products to perform administrative workFamiliarity and knowledge of authorization process & managed care programs