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The Diabetes Technologies and Care Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to perform all administrative aspects of the Diabetes Technology program (Program) which includes Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems.Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities of the Job:
1. Day-to-day tasks focus on administrative duties such as managing pertinent paper work related to assisting patients in the procurement of diabetes technology devices (insulin pumps and CGM) and related supplies.
2. Facilitates and maintains appropriate communications including EHR documentation, online web portals, e-mail, fax, paging, and phone calls
3. Facilitates, organizes and participates in the implementation and quality assurance of the Program through such administrative processes as:
a) Maintains program statistics according to protocol and data base including assessment and data collection for quarterly reporting
b) Oversees and documents evaluations/surveys/questionnaires
c) Ensures that all paperwork has been received prior to any technology trainings, included by note limited to: insulin pump orders, eye letters, and educator insulin pump assessments.
d) Schedules all required patient individual or group appointments and trainings, verifying insurance data and ensures authorizations for visits prior to patient arrival for services.
e) Communicates schedule with physicians, fellows, educators and other departments for coverage and coordination of services.
f) Coordinates medical consultative services as needed
g) Maintains classroom space, equipment and all necessary technology supplies
h) Coordinates the insulin pump program including scheduling patient assessments, trainings, and follow ups. Primarily responsible for coordination of all trainings and patient communication.
4. Acts as liaison for patients, Industry partners (pharmaceutical and medical device companies) and third party payers to ensure proper documentation and reimbursement for services.
5. Coordinates and leads weekly/monthly appointments with industry partners
6. Maintains current knowledge of new technologies, distribution sources, insurance nuances and communicates to appropriate medical and education staff
7. Assists education and clinic staff with the implementation out of information when new diabetes technology is released – including scheduling of trainings and dissemination of newsletters.
8. Maintains a sample documentation process and records all samples for Program per Clinic sample policy.
9. Maintains the CGM professional program with appropriate documentation and reconciles all patient supplies and charges for Program. Responsible for ordering supplies for the Program through approved vendors and stays within budget.
10. Arranges site visits for external parties (i.e. Industry Partners and professionals) and supervises volunteer staff in relation to specific projects.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum education required
Minimum experience required
Knowledge, skills and abilities required
Knowledge, skills and abilities required
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
All employees of Joslin Diabetes Center are dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other endocrine disorders and the overarching mission of preventing, treating and curing diabetes. As such, each discipline functions as a member of the JoslinCare Team. This multi-disciplinary approach includes but is not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners certified diabetes educators who are nurses, nutritionists and exercise physiologists as well as Joslin care coordinators, behavioral health specialists and administrative coordinators who are directly involved in the development of the plan of care for patients in collaboration with patients/families and caregivers. The care plan is the primary document of care for patients and each member of the team is responsible for contributing to and maintaining an accurate and patient centered plan that is shared with patients/families/caregivers and referring health care providers and other specialists. All members are essential in the provision of the Joslin Care model and agree to function in a manner that is respectful and thoughtful of one another, patients/families/care givers and other health care professionals and employees.
Pay Range:
$22.05 - $29.68The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.