Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator IV, Cancer Center Emeryville

Stanford Health Care • Pleasanton, CA

6d • $38 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

As the top-tiered level in the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) ladder, a PCC IV has mastered PCC III responsibilities and is recognized as a subject matter expert and role model in our healthcare delivery process. The PCC IV should strive for excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and serving as a mentor and example to other PCC team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND Medical Assistant Certification through a certifying organization approved by the Medical Board of California.
• All current SHC Patient Care Coordinators IVs as of 9/29/2024 must obtain CMA by 12/31/2025.
• In-lieu of CMA, an Athletic Trainer certificate is acceptable.
• In-lieu of CMA, a LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) license is acceptable.
• At least six years of overall experience (Including external experience).
• Possession of knowledge, skills and abilities (job competencies) sufficient to function effectively at the level to which assigned.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and apply medical terminology in performing his/her duties.
• Knowledge of coding and billing regulations.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as an integral part of the patient care team.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated familiarity, knowledge and understanding of home health, practice care coordination, clinical care skills.
• Ability to demonstrate business communication skills including speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job (including legible penmanship/handwriting, knowledge of grammar and syntax and ability to write clear and concise clinical reports)
• Ability to learn and grasp and update clinical knowledge on a regular basis (through HealthStream classes, continuing education and other work related courses and training) to adapt to an ever changing healthcare environment.
• Ability to learn and understand population health and disease population concepts and practices; inventory methods and practices; motivation learning; customer relationships service concepts and practices.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• CMA - Certified Or Registered Medical Assistant required

Nice To Haves

• Authority to alter providers Schedule (must be signed off by SL Exec Dir to be qualified for level IV)
• Collaborate and attend gyn division meetings to report out about PCC challenges, improvements etc.

Responsibilities

• Capture provider-directed patient history, including present illness (HPI), past medical history (PMH), family and/or social history, and physical examination (PE).
• Document pertinent positives and negatives accurately.
• Assist providers by gathering and reviewing relevant information from nurses' notes, EMS reports, referral notes from other healthcare facilities, and prior hospital records such as admission notes, discharge summaries, and operative/procedure notes.
• Document procedures and results of laboratory tests and radiographic images efficiently and accurately.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure efficient patient flow, including patient transport coordination, exam room allocations, and emergency responses.
• Serve as a mentor to new PCC staff and support and guide all team members.
• Fulfill higher-functioning duties as defined by the department.
• Collaborate with inter-entity leaders to maintain and enhance an effective transitional return to work (TRTW) infrastructure, including a matching system for healthcare personnel in the TRTW program and departments with operational needs.
• Auditing PCC charts

Benefits

• Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
• C-I-CARE standards
• Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
• Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
• Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $38.15 - $42.96 per hour

What This Job Offers

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