Patient Engagement Coordinator – Gynecology
Job ID: 5747911783
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Department: GYN SPEC HOSP CLINIC
Location: 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 21.22-35.25 USD
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Patient Engagement Coordinator to support the Gynecological Specialty Hospital Clinic!
This position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. This role will support a hybrid work schedule! Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
The Patient Engagement Coordinator will plan and execute activities including enhancing patient communication, improving patient flow, identifying barriers and addressing patient experience issues. This person will coordinate care between departments to ease flow and remove barriers to timely care.
This position will be responsible for counselling and scheduling patients seeking an abortion or termination of pregnancy both first trimester and second trimester.
Responsibilities:
· Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines. Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
· Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials. Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases fo
· Ensure that informed consents are signed. Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
· Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
· Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate. Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, business development, communication or equivalent education required.
· Three to five years experience in healthcare, marketing, customer service preferred.
· Familiarity with EPIC preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Spanning over 20 clinical specialties and more than 50 unique nursing roles, every nurse at UPMC can achieve and advance their goals with the My Nursing Career Ladder. Whether you’re looking to progress to an elevated role or continue your education, UPMC equips nurses with the resources, feedback, leadership, and benefits to help you succeed and achieve your career goals. Here’s how a few nurses have grown their careers through the years at UPMC:
Clyde C.
As a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Muncy, Clyde is a great example of someone who has taken advantage of UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder to grow his career while remaining in the same hospital location.
Clyde’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2017: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022-present: Professional Staff Nurse, Expert – UPMC Muncy
Michelle B.
In her current role as a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Presbyterian, Michelle cares for patients with chronic and ongoing health issues as part of a Medical-Surgical unit. Michelle enjoys the daily change that Med-Surg nursing brings, and has found a career path that is interesting, meaningful, and full of opportunity.
Michelle’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2019: Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2023: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert – UPMC Presbyterian
Born in Syria, Jouli H. had a childhood dream of becoming a nurse. After moving to the United States and initially pursuing a different career, Jouli decided to return to school when she turned 30, returning to the hope and dream she had as a little girl. After attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, Jouli has continued her UPMC career journey, even becoming a mother along the way.
Jouli’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2020: Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2022: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2023: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy
Keshon might have only started his nursing career 3 years ago, but he has made the most of his time at UPMC! Through tuition assistance and mentorship by coworkers, Keshon has gained experience and grown as a nurse, leader, and UPMC team member. Before his current role with UPMC Travel Staffing, Keshon proudly worked as a staff nurse in his hometown of McKeesport.
Keshon’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
⦁ 2020: Staff Nurse – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2020: Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2021: Bed Flow Coordinator – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2022: Administrator On Duty – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2022-present: RN – UPMC Travel Staffing, MS
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Benefits
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Work-Life Balance
Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.
Development & Opportunities
Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.
Compensation
Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.
Performance & Recognition
Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.
Benefits
Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.
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We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.
- Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
- Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
- Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
- Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
- Employer-paid life insurance
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Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.
- Two Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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Support for You – and Your Family
Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.
- Flexibility to choose the shifts and work arrangements work best for your lifestyle
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Family planning resources
- Comprehensive health care for dependents
- Emergency child and elder care options
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UPMC is a place where you can find a home, no matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or culture, and where you can meet people who share your passions and care about you.
- Employee resource groups
- Awards for champions of dignity & respect
- Center for Engagement & Inclusion
- Programs for Veteran Engagement
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Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.
- Up to $6,000 of Annual Tuition Assistance
- Ongoing Learning via Linkedin Learning
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Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.
- Unlimited educational possibilities, including no-cost BSN and MSN programs
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- Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
- Ongoing learning opportunities
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Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.
- 96,000+ Employees
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- Dozens of Career Ladders to Climb
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Expansive Opportunity
Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.
- 96,000+ employees
- 40 hospitals and 800+ doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
- International locations
- State of-the-art technology
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