1. University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,584
Enrollment
10,764
A patient is termed ambulatory when they are able to walk but can't do so unassisted. An ambulatory care coordinator is a trained health professional that helps to manage a patient's care, for example the elderly and disabled. They practice in primary and specialty care outpatient venues and non-acute surgical and diagnostic outpatient settings in the community.
An ambulatory care coordinator is responsible for application of evidence based nursing knowledge and use of process during encounters. Provision of nursing and other services and health educational services and continuity of care for patients as they transition through different types and levels of health care continuum services.
Good verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical thinking and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and excellent customer service, compassion, and empathy are some desired skills. A bachelor's degree in nursing and social work is needed. The average salary for this job is $39,924 per year which translates to $19.19 per hour.
