Patient Care Coordinator II (Medical Assistant), Digestive Health OPC – Full Time, Days (08HR)

Stanford Health Care•Redwood City, CA

53d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

A Patient Care Coordinator (PCC/Medical Assistant) works as the point person navigating the patients from every discipline through their clinic visit at Stanford Health Care. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with patients and helping them obtain the care they need. As a foundational level, the PCC II, is expected to learn and apply job skills, policies, and procedures to complete moderate assignments and tasks. They should exercise judgment within defined guidelines to determine appropriate actions. The PCC II responsible for facilitating smooth day-to-day clinic operations while developing the necessary skills to progress within our care delivery team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one of the following: (1) Certificate of completion or official transcript from a medical assisting program (2) Completion of medical assistant training by a licensed physician or podiatrist (3) Certification as medical assistant through a Medical Board of California – approved medical assistant certifying organization
At least one year of overall experience (Including external experience) Required
Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required

Nice To Haves

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
EPIC experience a plus
GI experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Clinical Expertise Development: Undertake work in assigned areas to develop the necessary expertise within a given specialty area or clinic.
Record Keeping and Protocol Compliance: Complete disability paperwork, maintain temperature logs, follow assigned protocols, and ensure workplace safety and infection prevention within the role's scope.
Patient Care: Perform patient care duties, including measuring vital signs, weight, height, rooming, drawing labs, assisting providers with medication reconciliation, and other special departmental tasks such as EKG, ear lavage, etc.
Clinical Administration: Handle check-in/out, virtual rooming for providers, vaccine administration, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
Clinic Maintenance: Manage weekly clinic preparation, clinic area stocking, medication, and supply ordering, and ensure timely completion of work assignments.
Communication and Coordination: Handle patient phone calls, prescription refills, and clinic support operations, manage CRM/In-Basket, and serve as a liaison between the provider, the patient, and the staff.

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