Clinical Coordinator (32548)

GI Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Coordinator to support physicians and nursing staff in a gastroenterology clinic. The role involves coordinating staff, ensuring compliant patient care, and assisting the Director of Operations with clinic management.

The ideal candidate has an active RN license, a Nursing degree, and 2–3 years of clinical experience, plus experience in staff orientation and inventory control.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience.
• Experience supervising nursing staff and coordinating clinic activities.

Responsibilities

• Make staff assignments in the Director of Operations’ absence.
• Oversee Gastro clinic nursing staff and coordinate with O.N.E. Weigh and Radiology.
• Order supplies and manage inventory; assist with orientation of new staff.
• Provide physicians with current hospital rounds and participate in triage/hospital consults.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and hospital admissions; maintain patient charts and documentation.

Skills

Nursing

Staff supervision

Clinic coordination

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Practice management software

Job description

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Coordinator.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position purpose

Responsible for rendering professional care to patients within the medical practice in support of the physician and as directed by the physician. Assisting Director of Operations in overseeing gastro clinic nursing staff following office policies.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Make staff assignment in the absence or through delegation from the Director of Operations.
• Assist Director of Operations in oversight and management of Clinic, O.N.E. Weigh, and Radiology.
• Assists with ordering supplies and overseeing supply orders.
• Assists in orientation and education of new employees.
• Keeps Director of Operations appraised of changes or needs of Gastro.
• Assist Director of Operations in annual performance appraisals and evaluation of staff.
• Cooperates on committees throughout the office to promote safe, efficient, cost effective and productive workplace.
• Assists in providing physicians with current hospital rounds. Oversee and participate in triage/hospital consult process.
• Participate in monthly gastro nursing staff meetings.

Other Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Provides continuity of individual care by interview, assessment and review of chart.
• Obtains B/P and weight and escorts patient to exam room.
• Assists physicians as required. Educates patients on tests and procedures.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, neat and well stocked. Maintains standards to provide safe, clean and orderly environment.
• Schedules x-rays, procedures, lab tests and hospital admissions.
• Maintains charts in proper order and checks to ensure sure clinical and diagnostic documentation are in the chart.
• Instructs patients on special diets and preparation for complex procedures.
• Responds to phone calls from patients and hospitals, discusses with physician and returns call, documents all conversations on chart.
• Relieves other nurses as assigned.
• Keeps nurses station neat and clean.
• Anticipates and maintains adequate inventory of supplies.
• Keeps knowledge and skills current through continuing education.
• Assist others when work is completed.
• Screens new patient calls when necessary to establish triage urgency.
• Obtains insurance pre-certification when required.
• Performs venipuncture and completes appropriate requisitions for lab work.
• Functions within the legal scope of nursing practice and licensure.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Reports errors of commission/omission.
• Refrains from breaching confidential information.
• Ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

Education: Nursing degree from an accredited institution. Active RN license is required.

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience

Other Requirements: None

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Skill in taking and transcribing dictation and operating office equipment.
• Skill in answering the phone and responding to questions.
• Skill in time management, prioritization, and multitasking.
• Skill in writing and communicating effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure, communicate and present information.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, organize and analyze information.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate practice management software.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

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