Orthopedic Patient Care Coordinator

# Orthopedic Patient Care Coordinator Plymouth, NH 03264## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description At Mid-State Health Center, care starts with people—and that includes our team. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit health center serving the people of central New Hampshire through compassionate, high-quality care. Our integrated model supports patients across primary care, behavioral health, dental, substance use treatment, advanced imaging, childcare, and so much more.

With nearly 15,000 patients served, our work reaches every corner of the community—and it all starts with a dedicated team. At Mid-State, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values whole-person care, innovation, and doing good—for those we serve and for one another.

We offer competitive pay based on experience and credentials, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with match; paid time off and holidays; tuition reimbursement; professional development support; flexible spending accounts; life, cancer, and accident insurance; and access to an employee assistance program. More than a job, this is a place where your work matters and your impact is real.
* Mid-State Health Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
*** ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION:
** The mission of Mid-State Health Center is to provide sound primary care to the community, accessible to all regardless of their ability to pay.
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* GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

** The Orthopedic Care Coordinator serves as a primary liaison between orthopedic providers, patients and families, clinical staff, imaging services, outside healthcare organizations, and other departments involved in the patient's care. The Orthopedic Care Coordinator performs a combination of clinical, administrative, scheduling, care coordination, and patient support functions to ensure patients receive timely, efficient, safe, and compassionate orthopedic care.

The position provides direct clinical support to orthopedic providers, assists with orthopedic procedures within the individual's scope of practice and competency. The Orthopedic Care Coordinator also coordinates orthopedic appointments, imaging, referrals, authorizations, medical records, outside facility communication, and follow-up needs.

The Orthopedic Care Coordinator proactively anticipates patient and provider needs, supports efficient patient flow, facilitates communication among members of the healthcare team, and assists patients in understanding their care plan, appointments, testing, and next steps. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation and ensuring that necessary information is available to support each patient's visit and ongoing care.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Reports to the Clinical Services Director
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

** 1. Provides direct clinical support to orthopedic clinicians and functions within the applicable Medical Assistant and/or Orthopedic Technician scope of practice.
2. Maintains current competencies, required certifications, continuing education, and training necessary to perform assigned clinical and orthopedic duties safely and effectively.
3. Prepares patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures by obtaining and documenting vital signs, reason for visit, relevant history, medication and allergy information, and other appropriate clinical information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).4. Reviews and updates the patient's health…