Clinical Coordinator, Wound Care

Lifepoint Health®; Fort Mohave (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with company  匹

Job summary

Valley View Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Clinical Coordinator, Wound Care to support outpatient wound care operations in Fort Mohave, AZ. The role combines administrative and clinical duties to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Under the direction of RN/Provider, you will assist in wound care, coordinate testing and appointments, verify insurance, and maintain patient records while supporting the care continuum and patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program approved by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• Current medical certification must be maintained.
• Six months of related hospital experience preferred.
• Two years of office administration experience, preferably in a medical setting.
• Prior medical coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and clinical functions in a dynamic outpatient wound care center.
• Coordinate with center leadership to maximize daily patient census.
• Greet patients, answer calls, and schedule appointments.
• Obtain and verify patient insurance information including pre-certifications and pre-authorizations.
• Enter patient charges and reconcile them in databases.
• Maintain and file patient charts and ensure data completeness and signatures.
• Coordinate/schedule ancillary testing with other hospital departments.
• Assist RN/Provider with wound care per protocol.
• Communicate with team members regarding therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Office administration

Medical coding

Patient coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Schedule: Full-time, Day Your Experience Matters Valley View Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Coordinator, Wound Care joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Manages a variety of functions and is key to smooth operation of a dynamic outpatient wound care center as well as perform general office duties to assist the staff of the WCC.
• Serves in a dual administrative/clinical role to streamline workflow in providing effective and exceptional patient care.
• Coordinate with center leadership to maximize daily patient census.
• Actively participates in staff meetings to support key functions with the Center.
• Greet patients and other visitors, answers, and routes calls to appropriate staff.
• Maintain all patient communication need including scheduling, rescheduling, and appointment reminders.
• Also work and schedules for provider, according to the care continuum model.
• Obtain and verifies patient insurance information, to include pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for services and enters data in appropriate databases.
• Collect and enter patient charges in databases.
• Verify and reconcile charges as directed, prepares monthly patient survey data and appropriate documentation, then transmits providers.
• Assemble new patient charts, maintain and file existing patient charts, and spot checks chart for data completeness and signatures.
• Coordinate/schedule ancillary testing with other hospital departments.
• Arrange for patient transportation, as needed.
• Maintain office equipment and supplies as needed, and medical supplies as directed.
• Under the direction of the RN/Provider, provides wound-related patient care according to basic life support (BLS), approved and hospital protocols, policies and procedures and scope of practice.
• Assist in the vein clinic within scope of practice after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed.
• May assist in the intake and discharge within scope of practice and according to hospital by laws.
• Gather patient information.
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or provider.
• Report quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.
• May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric training.
• Communicate as needed with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions to ensure quality care.
• May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Associate degree preferred.
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant OR Nursing Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Current Medical certification - to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position.
• Six (6) or more months of related experience in an acute hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of office administration experience, preferably in a medical setting.
• Prior medical coding experience preferred.

More About Valley View Medical Center

Valley View Medical Center is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Fort Mohave, AZ community.

EEOC Statement

"Valley View Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley View Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.