Coordinator, Surgical Specialties

Banner Health • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you! As a Coordinator, Surgery Specialties we offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you. At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care. POSITION SUMMARY This position works to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the practice, including general office administration and daily operations. This position may also be responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care and utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills necessary to provide appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• Requires a level of literacy and basic math skills as normally demonstrated at the level of a high school graduate.
• Certain assignments may require current certification as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant or current LPN license.
• Requires a level of knowledge and ability normally demonstrated by at least two years' experience in a physician's office or medical environment.
• Requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the smooth operations of the practice and ensures quality patient experiences. May supervise and provide direction to non-physician staff.
• Responsible for the daily workflow of the office. This may include direction, orientation, educational needs, performance reviews and disciplinary functions of designated staff.
• Assists in the resolution of operational and administrative issues and conflicts in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Covers front and/or back office functions. May also administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed, and consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff, providers, and other departments. Serves as a role model and resource person for providing quality patient care and patient information as needed.
• Assists in maintaining office policies and procedures in accordance with physician requirements, facility and system policies and procedures, standard practices of the profession, and related regulatory requirements.
• Assists with ordering, tracking and maintaining product inventory and replenishing and dispersing supplies to ensure all areas are appropriately stocked and supplies are readily accessible.
• Assists in maintains a clean, functional environment. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
• This position has a strong understanding of the daily workflow of the practice and functions autonomously to provide guidance to ensure quality patient experiences and efficient practice operations. This position is required to have working knowledge of referral and authorization processes and must have the ability to navigate a variety of separate computer programs at any given time and handle multiple demands on time. Internal customers include all patients, staff and clinic providers. External customers include the community, vendors and non-clinic providers and facilities.

What This Job Offers

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