Clinical Assistant

Urology of Indiana LLC • Greenwood, IN

60d • Onsite

About The Position

To directly manage and support a busy and efficient Urologic clinical and surgical practice.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN Certification preferred.
• One - two years previous clinical experience recommended.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before individuals or groups of people.
• Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate a positive, cooperative and professional attitude towards co-workers and public.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming patient calls and clinical questions
• Use clinical judgement to answer patient questions
• Involve or notify MD if clinically relevant or needed
• Direct patient as to next action needed
• Work with available mid-levels
• Manage patient portal communications
• Call patients with lab and imaging results
• Be able to explain and answer questions regarding results
• Manage physician schedule
• Coordinate clinic and surgery time
• Assist with days out and vacation time scheduling
• Assist with work-in patients and time back in office
• Assist with scheduling new and work-in patients
• Assist with pre-certification of imaging and medications
• Assist and coordinate FMLA
• Assist with professional communication with other practices and health care facilities relating to referrals, imaging, medical records
• Work and thrive in a team environment with other clinical staff
• Integrate with other triage and surgery scheduling when appropriate.
• Review and prep results in PAQ for physician review
• Coordinate with physician follow-up notification and action of results
• Schedule additional appointments and testing based on results with appropriate coordination, precertification, referrals
• Schedule inpatient and outpatient procedures for physician practice
• Coordinate dates of procedure with patient and physician
• Coordinate pre-op work, testing, and clearance
• Oversee communications to family and patient regarding surgery process
• Oversee necessary record and health information transfer to hospital and surgery center
• Prepare history and physical surgical consent, relevant clinical information for day and procedure
• Coordinate post-operative follow-up appointments and any additional imaging/testing
• Assist with management and collection of imaging date
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain communication with front desk regarding physician schedule.
• Attend required annual training for OSHA and CPR training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• HSA / FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed