Medical Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN-Senior Care)

Now hiring in Woodstock, Georgia.

• Competitive base pay plus bonus pay
• Predictable hours (no nights/weekends)
• Role is typically in the field patient-facing M-F 9am to 4pm with remaining time admin/work from home (remote).
• Medical benefits on day one!
• 401K with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Close-knit pod team model
• Growth opportunities
• Culture of respect and support
• All equipment provided

This nursing position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, supporting senior patients and their care providers at a Senior Care Community. If you are an organized, compassionate, and experienced LPN with a passion for geriatric care, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support a healthcare provider visiting Senior Care Communities. The Care Coordinator will serve as the scribe and the hub of communication, ensuring smooth operations between the provider, the facility staff, and the patients family members, emergency contacts, or power of attorney when necessary. This role requires excellent documentation skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage the provider's schedule while ensuring continuity of care for geriatric patients.

The Care Coordinator will work closely with the point of contact to facilitate care, document patient visits and updates in Athena EMR, and help manage the provider's daily schedule. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of nursing experience in a primary care setting, preferably with a focus on the geriatric population, and a current registration/license.

Youll Be a Great Fit If You:·

• Love Patient Interaction You excel at building meaningful connections with elderly patients and caregivers.
• Are a Problem-Solver You can think on your feet and adapt to different care environments.
• Have Strong Clinical Skills You are proficient in phlebotomy, vitals, and assisting with medical procedures.
• Work Seamlessly with Providers You collaborate effectively, ensuring smooth patient visits.
• Value Flexibility and Autonomy Youre comfortable managing your schedule and responsibilities independently.
• Embrace Technology You have experience using EMRs (Athena preferred) and other digital tools to document care efficiently.

Company Summary

Founded in 2021, Ascend Medical is dedicated to elevating body, mind, and soul by integrating behavioral, metabolic, and lifestyle health into a comprehensive primary care model. Our innovative hybrid healthcare approach meets patients wherever they areat home, in senior living communities, or through digital care. We partner with traditional providers to expand access to personalized, high-quality healthcare through brick-and-mortar, virtual, and mobile services.

Our Core Values:

• Patients before Profits
• Empathy before Expedience
• Progress before Stagnation
• Team before Individual
• Safety before Everything

At Ascend Medical, youll be part of a forward-thinking team that consistently earns the highest patient satisfaction scores in the industry (Net Promoter Score above 95). If youre passionate about providing exceptional, relationship-driven care, wed love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities

Scribe & Documentation

-Act as the primary scribe for the provider during patient visits at the facility, ensuring all relevant information is documented in Athena EMR in real-time.

-Accurately record patient encounters, including medical history, physical exam findings, assessment, plan, medications, and follow-up instructions.

-Update patient records promptly and ensure all necessary documentation is complete and accurate for continuity of care

-Monitor and track patient progress over time, documenting changes to medications, care plans, and health conditions

-Ensure that all documentation is compliant with privacy and confidentiality guidelines (HIPAA)

Communication Hub

-Serve as the primary communication point between the healthcare provider and the facility staff (nurses, care coordinators, etc.).

-Ensure effective and timely communication of patient needs, updates, and concerns between the facility staff and the provider.

-Collaborate with facility personnel to coordinate patient care, including follow-up appointments, medication changes, and referrals.

-Provide clear and concise instructions to the facility staff and patients, ensuring understanding of the providers orders and treatment plan.

Communication with Family Members, Emergency Contacts, and Power of Attorney

-When necessary, communicate important updates regarding the patients care and treatment to family members, emergency contacts, or power of attorney (POA) as designated by the patient.

-Ensure that family members or legal representatives are informed of significant changes in the patients health, medications, or care plans, ensuring patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

-Act as a liaison to facilitate understanding and coordination between the…