Clinic Coordinator - Cancer Center

UNM Medical Group•Albuquerque, NM

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports and coordinates the day-to-day procedural and administrative activities of a medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric clinic operation. Schedules and coordinates patient and/or attending appointments and examinations, collects and maintains medical data and records, coordinates acquisition and disposition of inventories and facilities, maintains fiscal/administrative controls and documentation, and oversees patient reception, routine patient procedures, and administrative support for the clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant experience is a preferred requirement.

Responsibilities

Interacts with and/or oversees interaction with patients, in person and/or over the phone; assesses nature and urgency of complaint, obtains preliminary patient and insurance information, and schedules and coordinates appointments with practitioners.
Obtains, creates, and maintains patient charts, histories, and related records and files; maintains manual and automated patient recordkeeping systems.
Performs registration duties which include obtaining and/or verifying accuracy of patient demographics, obtaining copy of insurance card, and insurance information; updating and ensuring accurate information is put into UNMMG computer systems.
Generates charge documentation and other billing paperwork at time of patient�s clinic visit to ensure proper billing information is obtained and documented.
Receives, screens, interviews, and registers patients or clinical research subjects; takes and records vital signs, as appropriate to clinic operations; may assist with routine medical procedures, as appropriate to training and/or certification.
Coordinates specialists' referrals and prescribed laboratory, radiology, and/or other related tests and procedures for patients; reviews and reports on test results, as appropriate.
Assists in administrative problem solving, program/project planning, development, and execution of stated goals and objectives.
Procures and maintains inventories of clinical supplies, instruments, and equipment; coordinates and oversees the disposition, serviceability, and sterilization of clinical facilities and equipment, as appropriate.
Provides receptionist, staff, and administrative support for the clinic; schedules and facilitates meetings and/or classes, initiates and prepares correspondence, researches information, and prepares reports, as appropriate.
Ensures that all clinical administrative procedures, records and documentation are in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards; compiles and prepares operational and activity reports, in compliance with procedural requirements.
Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.
May train/orient staff and/or student employees.
Must demonstrate competency at hire and on an annual basis for minimum required vital sets such as blood pressure, height/weight, pulse oximetry, respirations, etc., as applicable, patient intake, navigating through the EMR and documentation in the EMR of the above.