Patient Care Coordinator LPN – Urology Clinic/Dr. Sherrer – FT
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. 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. Initiating, maintaining, and performing 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. Call 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous work experience in a physician’s office
- Excellent verbal and written communication required
- Good telephone etiquette and customer relations skills
- CPT and ICD-Coding, computer
- Electronic medical record and practice management software
- X-ray
- Venipuncture
- EKG, Laboratory equipment and CLIA waived tests
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to utilize the PC and calculator
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Verbal communication and hearing ability to communicate with a multitude of patients and visitors
- Must be able to meet department attendance requirements
Nice To Haves
- Certification from accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms and collect vital signs and health data
- Draw blood for lab procedures
- Perform EKGs and x-rays
- Give injections and prepare patients for examinations
- Assist with minor surgery and laceration repairs
- Record and review medications
- Administer medications and fulfill prescription refills electronically
- Maintain communication with nurses, physician, and supervisor
- Perform patient education
- Attain clinical documentation for referrals and prior authorizations
- Complete documentation in electronic medical record
- Respond to patient messages and escalate to physician when needed
- Assist primary physician with patient care
- Screen patient calls
- Relay advice and instructions from the physician
- Maintain exam rooms
- Ensure instruments, supplies, and equipment are ready for use
- Handle non-routine issues and perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
