Manager of Pharmacy Services Medicare

Well Sense Health Plan
US - New York - Valhalla
January 9, 2025

Cross Country Healthcare is looking for top talent to join our team

We are a leader in the healthcare staffing industry with a primary focus on providing nurse, allied, physician (locum tenens) staffing services and workforce solutions to the healthcare market. We provide retained physician and healthcare executive search services. In addition, we are a leading provider of education and training programs specifically for the healthcare marketplace. In 2014, Staffing Industry Analysts anticipate a rebound for the healthcare staffing market, projecting year-over-year growth of 7 percent.

The Patient Care Coordinator reflects the mission, vision and values of Westchester Medical Center (WMC), adheres to the medical Staffing Network Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines. The purpose of this position is to provide collaboration with physician, nurses and other healthcare workers within WMC. The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for answering phones, ordering supplies and transcribing orders given by physicians.

Required Skills

Working knowledge of hospital organization and procedures
Excellent listening and communication skills
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
Conflict resolution skills and ability to maintain personal composure when priorities quickly change
Able to multi-task, and be goal and detail oriented
Works well under pressure and deadlines
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Must develop and foster excellent client and staff relations
Able to work independently
Demonstrates a positive attitude and overall pleasant demeanor
Full command, verbal and written, of the English language. Multilingual a plus.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with a strong aptitude of Excel
Understands customer service as it relates to position and delivery of care

Summary of Primary Functions

Communications clearly and effectively with nurses, administration, and physicians
Maintains patients files
Prepares patient treatment charts
Updates patient information
Schedules appointments
Answers telephones, orders supplies and enters physician orders
Handles administrative duties and provides back-up support with additional functions as required
Must develop and foster excellent client and staff relations
Performs other Functions as required and trained to perform

Required Experience

This position requires completion of a diploma or certificate course in the field of health information management, or medical terminology from an accredited provider and three (3) years prior experience in healthcare field, or an Associate's Degree with concentration in healthcare, administration, or business and one (1) year related experience. Strong interpersonal communications and organizational skills are required. Candidate must be able to efficiently and accurately prioritize and multi-task. Candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Cross Country Healthcare offer a competitive compensation and benefits program including: Medical plan, Dental plan, Life insurance, 401(k) plan and Tuition Assistance

This offer is contingent upon satisfactory references, verification of your eligibility to work in the United States, Background Screen, Drug Screen, and successful completion of the hospital/facility credentialing process. This is at-will employment and you have the right to terminate the employment at any time as does Optimal Workforce Solutions

Cross Country Healthcare is an EEO employer - M/F/ Veteran/Disability

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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