Ambulatory Care Administrative Coordinator 3

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

8d•$44 - $64

About The Position

Involves the administrative services and operations for health care clinics or centers, in accordance with federal, local, and internal standards, policies, and regulations. Typically includes operations, fiscal management, program planning, and / or external marketing activities. Management levels may include oversight of clinical patient care. This is an experienced professional role that applies theory to practice with an in-depth understanding of the professional field. The role independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function, possesses broad job knowledge, and analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope to determine solutions. The position applies broad knowledge of ambulatory care clinics clinical, regulatory, and operational practices to implement and monitor the business operations of a clinic. This includes verifying billing, documentation, financial reporting, IT Systems, facilities, and procedures are compliant and meet standards set forth by UCSF and regulatory bodies such as TJC. The role serves as a liaison for Ophthalmology’s concierge patients, coordinates consults and Lasik surgeries for the Refractive service, educates patients on Lasik procedures and eligibility, collects fees for refractive procedures, and assists with ordering equipment and supplies. It also coordinates with external and internal medical providers to ensure timely patient access for acute and urgent patients and coordinates with surgeons and patients for the collection of premium lens fees for complex cataract surgeries.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the clinical and operational implications of medical billing practices including coding, billing systems and documentation requirements.
Knowledge of ambulatory care clinic practice management including patient care workflows and processes.
Thorough understanding of medical terminology and specialized clinical knowledge of clinic practice area.
Proven ability to apply knowledge of medical center policies and procedures and related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments to assess and monitor clinic operations.
Excellent communication skills, including active listening and critical thinking. Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate clinic content, rules and regulations.
Strong interpersonal skills. Actively cooperates and supports the work of others. Ability to work productively with anyone regardless of background. Empathetic and aware of impact on others.
Productive in work volume, speed, quality and consistency. Ability to see projects through to completion on deadline. Excellent interpersonal judgment and discretion. Ability to work well as part of an administrative team with a customer service orientation towards co-workers, faculty and researchers.
Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in the Microsoft Suite. Skills in data management.
Effectively uses relevant healthcare and clinic operations information technology, including billing systems and medical record documentation.
Thorough knowledge of data management and documentation methods used in ambulatory care clinics.
Three years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience (2-3 years) in an outpatient clinical environment working directly with patients and ophthalmologists

Responsibilities

Monitors daily clinic administrative operations including patient registration and authorization, patient coordination and medical record documentation. Trains administrative staff on practice processes. Responds to patient concerns and escalates sensitive situations as necessary.
Organizes and schedules the Ophthalmology resident’s summer clinic.
Provides consults, Lasik surgeries for Refractive service, educates patients on Lasik procedures and eligibility, collects fees for refractive procedures. Coordinates with patients for the collection of premium lens fees for complex cataract surgeries.
Conducts chart audits ensuring correct diagnoses and procedure codes and modifiers were used. Ensures required documentation is captured for compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
Reviews and maintains clinic policies and procedures manuals as they pertain to Care Coordination Manager’s role.
Serves as an internal resource for compliance, HR, and finance issues and as a clinic resource for colleagues across campus and at other medical centers.
Monitors inventory and reporting requirements. Coordinates vendor contracts. Engages with service providers coordinating repairs. Partners with Equipment Manager to order supplies and equipment and pay invoices. Other duties as assigned.
Expert user of relevant information technology systems, providing support and compliance oversight. Trains team on IT systems and applications.
Oversees clinic resource management and suggests ways to reduce costs and / or enhance revenue. Collaborates with finance to produce reports for business planning.