Patient Care Coordinator MA - OB/GYN Clinic/Dr. Duggar - FT

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Care Coordinator - Medical Assistant to perform routine nursing functions and diagnostic procedures. You will escort patients, collect vital signs, draw blood, and assist with injections and minor procedures while maintaining EMR documentation.

The role requires MA certification and experience in a physician’s office, with proficiency in EKGs, X-ray, CPT/ICD coding, and front-office duties. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Experience in a physician's office.
• Proficiency with EMR and practice management software.
• Ability to perform CPT and ICD coding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine medical assisting duties and diagnostic procedures.
• Escort patients to exam rooms to collect vital signs and prepare for examinations.
• Draw blood, perform EKGs and X-rays as ordered by the physician.
• Administer injections and assist with minor procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and support front office duties.

Skills

Venipuncture

EKG

X-ray

CPT/ICD Coding

Multiline telephone handling

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software

Practice management software

Billing and coding references

Credit card equipment and calculator

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 patients 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.

High School Diploma or Equivalent, certification from accredited Medical Assistant program. Previous work experience in a physician’s office. Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program. 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.

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