Patient Services Coordinator-Plastics

Paylocity; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health (UCH) in Memphis, TN seeks a Medical Office Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant to perform administrative and clinical tasks. Responsibilities include scheduling, patient check-in, registration, demographics updates and co-pay collection, with duties extending to post-op follow-up and coordination with surgical orders.

Must have a High School diploma and CMA certification; 1–2 years of related experience preferred, with certification obtainable within 90 days if

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Required
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program. Required
• 1–2 years of related work experience preferred
• If not currently certified, must obtain CMA certification within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Handle appointment scheduling, greet patients and visitors, register patients, update demographics and collect co-payments.
• Verify patient information and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Follow up with patients postoperatively and coordinate with hospital orders.
• Assist in procedures, stock supplies, process instruments, and schedule surgical cases as needed.
• Prepare examination rooms, take vital signs, and document vitals.
• Maintain compliance with conduct policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support physicians and coordinate with co-surgeons as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

Job description

Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities combine both administrative and clinical care services. This position can function as a Medical Office Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant and handles those duties accordingly. The multi-skilled role, includes appointment scheduling, greeting patients and visitors, registration for patients, updating demographic information, and receiving co-payments for the visit. Verifies patient information. Follows up with patients postoperatively, calls, and follows up on hospital orders.

In addition may assist in procedures, order and stock supplies, process instruments, transport implants or other surgical equipment, autoclave instruments, schedule surgical cases, follow-up with other doctors' offices, and communicate and collaborate with co-surgeons.

Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians. Prepares the examination room, draws blood as needed, takes patient vital signs, and records vitals in medical charts. Must be efficient with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Excellent communication skills are essential for this position. Ensures and maintains the confidentiality of patient information and other UCH business information per HIPAA and other compliance standards. Complies with the Code of Conduct and other established policies, including but not limited to compliance, quality, and safety. Acts under UCH’s mission at all times. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Patient check-in and check-out
• Patient scheduling Ambulatory and Acute
• Precerts & Authorizations
• Surgical Orders and scheduling
• Prescription refill authorizations
• Chart preparation
• Phone triage
• Patient care
• Regulatory compliance
• Charge entry
• Coding accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent Required
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment Required
• 1to 2 years of related work experience is Preferred
  • If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment.