Dialysis Coordinator
Core
Facilitate seamless transitions of patients from hospital settings to outpatient dialysis care through education, referral processing, and advocacy.
Role type
Patient Pathways Dialysis Coordinator (Liaison)
Builds
Patient transitions from inpatient acute care to outpatient dialysis facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology / Dialysis
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Insurance verification, patient education, referral coordination, discharge planning, relationship building, data reporting, EMR/EHR proficiency
Preferred skills
Dialysis/nephrology knowledge, vascular access understanding, financial assistance program expertise, bilingual communication
Technologies
Electronic medical records (EMR/EHR), Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Provide patient education on dialysis modalities, vascular access, and insurance options; Coordinate outpatient dialysis placement referrals with hospital case managers and physicians; Build relationships with internal and external kidney care providers; Conduct operating reviews and record patient data in tracking systems; Implement best practices for patient acceptance from inpatient settings.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on coordinator