What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Coordinator position at HeartGift Foundation?
Houston, Texas area 1099 CONTRACT / Part-Time Placement
Pay : $17,600 / year to help navigate a total of EIGHT patients / year.
Please do not apply if you are not interested in a contract / part-time position.
Is an integral member of the HeartGift team who works to provide support in the coordination of care for
EIGHT patients / year and lives in the Houston, Texas area.
Assist patients in navigating through all the steps in obtaining the necessary and appropriate care. Ensures a seamless transition from travel from abroad, surgery, and inpatient to post-discharge follow-up in the outpatient clinic.
Responsible for assisting the Executive Director in the cultivation of host-family volunteers and logistics to facilitate and navigate the patient referral process, including intake, verification of necessary documents, medical records, and scheduling.
Reports to
Janna Altman, Executive Director Houston Chapter
Employment / Work Type : Contract Services / 1099 Contractor / Work from home
Travel : 50-75% (within Houston area)
Core Responsibilities :
Host Communities
- Assist in identifying, recruiting, screening, and training new host communities
- Provide host volunteers with times of travel, medical appointments, and corporate angel / donor / PR events as related to the patient
- Provide host volunteers with education about the patient’s culture and any requirements the child and / or caregiver may have
- Ensure adequate volunteer support and translation services for each patient
- Maintain and cultivate relationships between host-family volunteers
- Maintain daily contact with the current host community to assist as needs arise while a child is in their care
Patient Liaison
Administration
Collaboration
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requirements
Salary : $17,600