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Care Coordinator 2

Care Coordinator 2

at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR

Posted: 3-21-2025

Healthcare

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$69,097/year

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About this Career

Medical Assistants

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Care Coordination, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification, Hospital Experience, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Primary Care, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Emergency Medical Services, Management Of Cancer, Coordinating, Medical Assistance, Order Entry, Probation, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job Description

Care Coordinator 2 Oregon Health & Science University
  • 3.8 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $28.25
  • $38.
19 an hour 2 days ago Benefits 401(a) Wellness program 403(b) matching Health savings account 457(b) Paid holidays Health insurance On-site gym Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Childcare Qualifications CCMA Certification Medical Technologist EMT Certification BLS Certification RMA Clinic Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or
GED NCMA LPN
Certified Medical Assistant EMT-B Full Job Description Department Overview:
This is a clinical role that is vital in supporting the work of the nurse coordinators and physicians and Advanced Practice Providers within the Knight Cancer Institute through independently performing a variety of clinical administrative and technical functions. The Care Coordinator performs activities that are system-focused, ensuring the care is seamless across providers and the care continuum.
Function/Duties of Position:
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.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Additional Details:
Benefits:
Two raises per year
  • One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase Vacation
  • up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Flexible spending accounts & Health savings account options
Retirement Plans:
Oregon PERS Plan or employer matching plans like 403b,401a, and 457b Sick Leave
  • up to 96 hours per year 8 paid holidays per year Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility Onsite Childcare Service & Gym Health & Wellness Program Career Center All are welcome: 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 .

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$58,760/yr

$79,435/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

3