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Orthopedic Coordinator

Central Maine Medical Center

#Patient Advocacy #BLS #Clinical Experience #Patient Care #Care Coordination #Orthopedics #Healthcare Administration #Surgical Care Continuum

Full Time

Quick overview

The Orthopedic Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact and advocate for surgical patients and their families throughout the care continuum. Responsibilities include managing patient education, scheduling, care transitions, and post-surgical follow-up.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field and three years of clinical experience are required. Candidates must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with orthopedic specialty experience preferred.

bachelor degreePatient AdvocacyInterpersonal CommunicationSchedulingPatient EducationDischarge PlanningClinical CoordinationCare TransitionPost-follow up

Job description

Overview Department

Orthopedics
Schedule:
Full
Time, 40
Hours
Facility:
Central
Maine
Medical
Center
Location: 690 Minot Ave, Auburn, Maine, 04210 Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Coordinator is an advocate, educator and experience guide for the orthopedic surgical patient, as well as family members through the surgery care continuum. The Coordinator is the primary point of contact with the patient and serves as the intermediary between the patient and other care team members, responsible for patient education, scheduling, care transition, discharge and post follow up.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a Healthcare related field required. 2. BLS within 30 days of hire. 3. Strong interpersonal communication skills required. 4. Three years of clinical experience required. 5. Orthopedic Specialty related education and/or experience preferred. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf