Patient Coordinator

Description The Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research and Care seeks a Patient Coordinator to manage and integrate care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Under minimal supervision, the incumbent will perform routine administrative patient care activities using established department and program protocols in a controlled patient care situation. The Clinical Director reviews the work, in collaboration with the Easton Center Director.
Pay Range: $32.62 - $43.04 Hourly

Qualifications Required:
* Current California LVN license
* Possession of current BCLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
* IV certification
* Experience working with neurological or psychiatric patient population
* Excellent blood withdrawal skills
* Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
* Working knowledge of abnormal laboratory values
* Ability to recognize and intervene in emergency situations.
* Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform clinical procedures and physical examinations.
* Ability to effectively elicit pertinent clinical information such as presenting complaints from patients and referring professional, and make appropriate assignments based on established guidelines.
* Ability to accept direction from administration and act promptly
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians, and administrators.
* Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion.
* Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, public setting.
* Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and responds to changing priorities and deadlines.
* Ability to maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference and hostility.
Preferred:
* Working knowledge of outpatient practice operations
* Spanish speaking skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment.