Patient Care Coordinator Internal Medicine Clinic – FT

Jackson Hospital (Marianna); Montgomery (AL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Internal Medicine Clinic in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Care Coordinator (MA) for full-time work. The role supports physicians with monitoring patients, drawing blood, performing EKGs, injections, and prepping patients for exams.

You will document care in the EMR and assist with front office tasks as needed. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma (MA certification preferred) and has experience in a physician’s office.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; MA certification preferred.
• Experience in a physician’s office and with medical billing/coding references.
• Proficient with EMR, practice management software, and lab equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication; strong telephone etiquette.

Responsabilidades

• Escort patients to exam rooms and collect vital signs and basic data.
• Draw blood, perform EKGs and order X-rays as directed.
• Administer injections and prepare patients for exams.
• Maintain documentation in EMR to support care plans and referrals.
• Handle front-doffice duties and respond to non-urgent patient calls.

Conocimientos

Medical assistant

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Educación

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant program

Herramientas

Electronic medical record

Practice management software

Billing/coding references

X-ray equipment

EKG machine

Laboratory equipment

Descripción del empleo

Patient Care Coordinator Internal Medicine Clinic – FT

#6563

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Job Requirements

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.

Job Description

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.

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