Special Services Coordinator - OAKMH

Overview

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. That every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides administrative and clerical support, creates data management reports, performs data analysis, acts as a liaison between immediate supervisor, upper management, direct reports and consultants, and manages special projects, functions and/or programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Associates degree in Business Administration or related field

Required - 7 years of professional level administrative experience. Experience maintaining highly confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred - Supervisory experience

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard skills
• Typing proficiency
• Knowledgeable of medical terminology
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, on call availability)
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities

• Provides project management support
• Coordinates information and paperwork processing for staff, quality reporting, and committee reports
• Develops presentations, handouts, and other educational tools requested by administrators
• Maintains, tracks, and orders supplies/marketing materials as needed for department
• Compiles statistical reports, researches information, performs special projects and completes miscellaneous duties
• Greets every office visitor in a pleasant and responsive manner; courteously answers and screens incoming calls
• Develops and maintains organized record-keeping systems as needed to facilitate flow and retrieval of information
• May communicate with patient via telephone to coordinate and follow up on medical equipment orders originating from clinic requests
• Other related duties as required

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

Duties may involve exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area and may be exposed to communicable diseases. Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste may exist.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today.

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