Clinical Coordinator

Baptist Health; Lancaster (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for BHMG Rural Health Clinic in Lancaster, KY. The role focuses on efficient patient flow, data capture, and coordinating a smooth clinic operation.

The candidate will perform clinical procedures, administer medications, and support providers with patient care. Applicants should have CMA certification and 5 years of direct patient interaction experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program with CMA certification.
• 5 years' experience in direct patient interaction in a physician's office setting.
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the efficient flow of patients from the waiting room through their provider visit.
• Captures data needed to facilitate the provider's evaluation, including vital signs and medications.
• Handles patient call backs and prescriptions refills within scope of this position.
• Administers medication and injections as directed by the provider.
• Prepares for the clinic by checking schedules and patient records for provider review.
• Administers IV therapy as directed within training scope.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Performs EKGs, spirometry, nebulizer treatments and related procedures.
• Prepares in-office labs and sterilizes instruments.
• Stocks rooms and monitors supplies.
• Interacts with referral sources and other healthcare providers professionally.
• Monitors clinical staff performance and coordinates competency evaluations.

Skills

Patient interaction

Team supervision

Clinical workflow coordination

Education

Medical Assisting program (accredited)

CMA certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/AAMP/NAHP)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

BHMG Rural Health Clinic

Lancaster, KY

Clinical Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the efficient flow of patients from the waiting room through their provider visit
• Effectively captures data needed to facilitate the provider's ability to efficiently evaluate patients including but not limited to vital signs and current medications
• Handles patient call backs and prescriptions refills within the scope of the certification for this position
• Administers medication and injections as directed by the provider
• Prepares in advance for the provider's clinic to run smoothly by checking the schedule and the patient record to make sure all documents are available for provider viewing
• Administers IV therapy as directed by the provider if within the scope of training
• Able to perform phlebotomy
• Performs EKG's, PFT's, spirometry, nebulizer treatments and ear irrigations, and other procedures appropriate to level of training and within the scope of the certification of this position
• Performs in-office lab testing such as glucose testing, strep screens, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and HgbA1c as directed by the provider
• Perform sterilization on instruments used for minor procedures/surgeries
• Stocks rooms and helps monitor supplies as needed
• Effectively interacts with referral sources and other healthcare providers in a customer-focused manner.
• Monitors clinical staff performance and conducts annual competency evaluations in conjunction with the Practice Manager

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures/Certifications/Registrations Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program with current CMA certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AAMP, NAHP
• Surgical Practice experience or direct experience working with Surgeons preferred
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate.
• 5 years' experience in direct patient interaction in a physician's office setting
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Computer skills preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.