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Jackson Hosptial & Clinic - Montgomery, AL

posted 29 days ago

Montgomery, AL
Hospitals

About the position

The Patient Care Coordinator - MA performs routine nursing functions and diagnostic procedures to support medical plans of care. Participates in various other assignments as requested by the physician and clinic administrator.

Responsibilities

  • Escorts patients to the exam rooms to collect vital signs, temperature, weight, and other health maintenance data.
  • Draws blood for various lab procedures.
  • Performs EKG's and x-rays as ordered by the physician.
  • Gives injections and prepares patients for examinations such as pap smears.
  • Assists with minor surgery and laceration repairs.
  • Records and reviews all prescribed medications on each patient visit.
  • Assists in administering prescribed medications and fulfilling prescription refill requests electronically when permitted by license.
  • Maintains open communication with nurses, physician, and supervisor.
  • Performs all skills on competency skill checklist and attends all updates and in-service education sessions.
  • Initiates, maintains, and performs patient education.
  • Attains all clinical documentation for referrals, prior authorizations, etc., ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Completes all required documentation in electronic medical record to meet Meaningful Use guidelines.
  • Receives clinical messages and responds to patient's needs, escalates messages to physician's attention when appropriate.
  • Assists primary physician with all relevant aspects of patient care and fills in helping other providers and performing front office duties when necessary.
  • Screens patient calls to physicians; handling all calls that do not require a physician.
  • Calls patients to relay advice and instructions from the physician.
  • Keeps exam rooms clean, well-stocked, and maintained, properly disposing of contaminated and disposable items.
  • Ensures instruments, supplies, and equipment are ready for use.
  • Assists and takes initiative in handling issues of a non-routine nature and performs other duties as assigned.
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