Clinical Coordinator RN/LPN

US Pediatric Partners; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pediatric Partners in Fort Mill, SC seeks a dedicated healthcare professional to assist medical providers and coordinate patient care in a pediatric setting. The role involves preparing patients, taking vital signs, guiding treatment protocols, and supporting the lab with specimen collection and basic testing.

The ideal candidate will have pediatric experience, proficiency with EMR systems, and excellent communication.

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.
• Detail-oriented with strong decision-making and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for visits.
• Take and record vital signs and document in the chart.
• Instruct patients on medications and diets as directed.
• Assist providers during exams.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic tests.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; ensure sterility.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Triage patient messages to providers and front office staff.
• Provide training for new clinical staff and oversee patient flow.
• Monitor on-site lab and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pediatric experience

EMR proficiency

Effective communication

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job 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 Type

Full-time

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