Clinical Coordinator RN/LPN

SouthernMED Pediatrics; Fort Mill (SC); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SouthernMED Pediatrics in Fort Mill, SC seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support pediatric care teams. You will measure vitals, document in patient charts, and educate families about medications and diets.

The role involves assisting providers, preparing patients for exams, and handling basic lab tasks. Ideal candidates have pediatric practice exposure, EMR experience, and strong communication, independence, and attention to detail.

Qualifikationen

• Pediatric practice experience preferred.
• Proficient with computer applications and EMR systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Capable of working independently without direct supervision.
• Detail-oriented with good coordination and decision-making.

Aufgaben

• Greet and interview patients; measure vitals and document findings.
• Instruct patients on medications and diets as directed.
• Explain treatments and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist providers during exams and prepare specimens for labs.
• Maintain exam rooms and inventory of supplies; ensure equipment readiness.
• Triage and route messages to providers; support care coordination.
• Train new clinical staff and oversee patient flow within the clinic.

Kenntnisse

Pediatric experience

EMR experience

Communication skills

Independent worker

Detail-oriented

Tools

EMR software

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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