Kidney Transplant Care Coordinator

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Clinical Services Associate for the Kidney Transplant Team. This role involves patient care, clerical tasks, and maintaining a safe clinical environment within a busy academic medical center.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, handling specimens, and coordinating with departments for tests and referrals. A Medical Assistant program completion and MA certification within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or higher.
• MA Certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Accountabilities: room patients, document vitals, manage specimens, and assist with procedures as ordered.
• Clerical / Other Accountabilities: telephonic patient care, document handling, and patient communications.
• Environmental / Safety Accountabilities: infection control, stocking, and stocking of medication carts.
• Patient Service: scheduling, copays, referrals, and follow-up instructions.
• Financial: knowledge of insurance requirements and billing procedures; end-of-day reconciliation.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

MA Certification (within 90 days of hire)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Clinical Services Associate for the Kidney Transplant Team. This role involves patient care, clerical tasks, and maintaining a safe clinical environment within a busy academic medical center.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, handling specimens, and coordinating with departments for tests and referrals. A Medical Assistant program completion and MA certification within 90 days are required.