Clinical Coordinator, Wound Care

Lifepoint Health; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Education tuition assistance

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Coordinator, Wound Care to join a dynamic outpatient center. You will balance administrative duties with clinical tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and top-notch patient care in a fast-paced environment.

As part of Lifepoint Health, you will coordinate with leadership to optimize daily census, verify insurance details, and assist in vein clinics and related duties under RN/provider guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program approved by CAAHEP/ABHES.
• Current medical certification must be maintained during employment.
• 6+ months of related acute hospital or rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• 2+ years of office administration experience, preferably in a medical setting; prior medical coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of outpatient wound care center and perform general office duties.
• Serve in a dual administrative/clinical role to streamline workflow and patient care.
• Coordinate with center leadership to maximize daily patient census.
• Greet patients, answer calls, and route to appropriate staff; schedule and remind appointments.
• Obtain and verify patient insurance information, including pre-certifications and pre-authorizations.

Skills

Administrative skills

Clinical coordination

Patient communication

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Schedule: Full-time, Day

Your experience matters

Havasu Regional 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

• 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 Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lake Havasu City, AZ community.

EEOC Statement

" Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed