Patient Care Coordinator

OrthoArizona; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Pet Discount Plan

ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance

Job summary

OrthoArizona in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to prepare patients for examination, record vitals and history, and support clinicians in a fast-paced orthopedic practice. You will input EMR data, prepare exam rooms and equipment, assist with injections and procedures, manage schedule and authorizations, and ensure supplies and infection control are maintained.

We offer a generous benefits package and opportunities to grow within a leading orthopedic network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking vitals and recording patient history.
• Input and maintain appropriate EMR documentation.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment.
• Prepare injections, remove, and apply splints and casts, and apply dressings.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization techniques.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor office procedures.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatment.
• Obtain prior authorization as needed for referral orders and document the authorization status in medical record.
• Closely monitor voicemail and phone calls, screening for providers.
• Maintain inventory and stocks exam room.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and examination room.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Exam procedures

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Medical equipment

Blood handling

Universal precautions

Vital signs

EMR training

EMR updates

Job description

About OrthoArizona:

At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.

About OrthoArizona:

At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.

Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.

As a Patient Care Coordinator with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking vitals and recording patient history.
• Input and maintain appropriate EMR documentation.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment.
• Prepare injections, remove, and apply splints and casts, and apply dressings.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization techniques.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor office procedures.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatment.
• Obtain prior authorization as needed for referral orders and document the authorization status in medical record.
• Closely monitor voicemail and phone calls, screening for providers.
• Maintain inventory and stocks exam room.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and examination room.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.

Full Time Benefits:

• Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
• Medical with multiple different plan options.
• Health Savings account + company contributions.
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Company paid life insurance policy + the option to purchase additional benefits to protect you from what life throws at you.
• 401(k) with a company contribution + profit sharing!
• Pet Discount Plan.
• ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance.