Clinic Coordinator - Plastic Surgery Dept.

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, is seeking a Clinic Coordinator to join the team in the Texas Medical Center. This position will primarily support the Breast & Body service line. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Use and care of standard clinic equipment required.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years of office experience (including two years in a healthcare setting) required

Nice To Haves

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred
• Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery office experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Makes medium to complex administrative decisions requiring a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts the initial screening of occupational medicine patients which involves audiometric testing, keystone machine eye testing, electrocardiogram testing, vital signs, height and weight, spirometer testing, and preparation of reporting forms.
• Assists physicians with examinations.
• Oversees maintenance of office records such as patients, billings, personnel, purchases, and inventory to ensure compliance with UTHSC-H's human resources and financial management policies and procedures.
• Directs the patient to the examination room.
• Schedules patient appointments and tests.
• Orders and stocks needed clinic supplies. Maintains and schedules repair of diagnostic testing equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Assists with data entry and processing for the financial and/or human resources systems.
• Codes and processes forms and documents using standard policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Routes incoming mail, answer correspondence not requiring supervisor's attention.
• Answers multi-line phones and greet/direct visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED