Front Office Coordinator - OB/GYN

jacksonhospitalinternal; Montgomery (AL); In loco; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Care Coordinator - MA to support clinical teams with nursing tasks, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and injections. The role includes front office duties and patient education, with emphasis on accurate documentation in the EMR system.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and Medical Assistant certification is preferred. Prior office experience and CPT/ICD coding exposure are advantageous.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in a physician’s office and CPT/ICD coding familiarity.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and basic instrumentation.

Mansioni

• Perform routine nursing tasks and diagnostic procedures to support medical plans of care.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and collect vitals; draw blood and perform basic lab tests.
• Assist with injections, minor procedures, and pre-exam preparation.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and clean exam rooms; ensure proper disposal of contaminated items.
• Communicate with nurses, physicians, and supervisor; document visits in EMR.

Conoscenze

Venipuncture

EKG

X-ray

Verbal communication

Patient education

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (ACMA preferred)

Strumenti

EMR software

Practice management software

CPT/ICD Coding

Descrizione del lavoro

The Patient Care Coordinator - MA performs routine nursing functions and diagnostic procedures to support medical plans of care. Participates in various other assignments as requested by the physician and clinic administrator. Escorts patients to the exam rooms to collect vital signs, temperature, weight and other health maintenance data. Draws blood for various lab procedures. Performs EKG’s and x-rays as ordered by the physician. Gives injections and prepares patients for examinations such as pap smears. Assists with minor surgery and laceration repairs. Records and reviews all prescribed medications on each patient visit. Assists in administering prescribed medications and fulfilling prescription refill requests electronically when permitted by license. Maintains open communication with nurses, physician, and supervisor. Performs all skills on competency skill checklist and attends all updates and in-service education sessions. Initiating, maintaining, and performing patient education. Attains all clinical documentation for referrals, prior authorizations, etc. ensuring continuity of care for patients. Completes all required documentation in electronic medical record to meet Meaningful Use guidelines. Receives clinical messages and responds to patient’s needs, escalates messages to physician’s attention when appropriate. Assists primary physician with all relevant aspects of patient care and fills in helping other providers and performing front office duties when necessary. Screens patient calls to physicians; handling all calls that do not require a physician. Call patients to relay advice and instructions from the physician. Keeps exam rooms clean, well-stocked and maintained, properly disposing of contaminated and disposable items. Ensures instruments, supplies and equipment are ready for use. Assists and takes initiative in handling issues of a non-routine nature and performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or Equivalent, certification from accredited Medical Assistant program preferred. Previous work experience in a physician’s office. Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred. Experience with multi-line telephones, fax, computer, printer, copier, credit card equipment, calculator, billing and coding reference materials, equipment used in the delivery of health care. Excellent verbal and written communication required. Good telephone etiquette and customer relations skills. CPT and ICD-Coding, computer. Electronic medical record and practice management software. X-ray. Venipuncture. EKG, Laboratory equipment and CLIA waived tests. Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to utilize the PC and calculator; ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; verbal communication and hearing ability to communicate with a multitude of patients and visitors. Must be able to meet department attendance requirements.