Clinical Coordinator

Sweetgrass Pediatrics; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sweetgrass Pediatrics in Columbia, SC is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support pediatric providers and deliver high-quality patient care. You will escort patients, take vital signs, prepare exams, collect specimens, assist during visits, administer meds as directed, and maintain logs and equipment according to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Applicants should have experience in a pediatric setting, familiarity with EMR systems, and the ability to work independently while coordinating care

Qualifications

• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Responsabilités

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document vital signs.
• Instruct patients about medications and diets per provider.
• Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist providers during patient exams and collect specimens.
• Perform basic lab tests and maintain exam rooms with supplies.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Maintain logs and safety checks per HIPAA/OSHA guidelines.
• Triage messages from patients and front staff to providers.
• Oversee patient flow and coordinate care within the clinic.
• Assist with inventory management of medical supplies.

Connaissances

Pediatric experience

EMR knowledge

Effective communication

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Outils

EMR software

Description du poste

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice.

Job Tasks

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Instructs patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Assists the provider during patient exams.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by the physician.
• Performs blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings.
• Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes all mandatory training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Quality and Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude.
• Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, providers and employees.
• Considers patient and employee safety.
• Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks.
• Respects and considers patient rights to privacy and complies with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates professionally and appropriately at all times.
• Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives.
• Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.

Accountability & Productivity

• Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Patient Care Coordination

• Provide training for new clinical staff.
• Oversee patient flow within the clinic.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Monitor adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols within the clinic.
• Support implementation of new processes, guidelines, and equipment.
• Serve as VFC coordinator.
• Monitor on-site lab and ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.

Machines & Equipment Used

• General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, personal computer.
• Various lab equipment

Working Conditions

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids may be required.
• May at times work under stressful situations.
• Handicapped accessible.

Physical Requirements

• Good visual acuity and ability to verbally communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.

Direct Reports

• None