Specialty Patient Flow Coordinator III (Medical Assistant), Heart and Vascular Clinic South Bay

Stanford Health Care•San Jose, CA

3d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Experienced level knows how to apply theory and put into practice with in depth understanding health care practices; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possess broad job knowledge;analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training/experience
At least four years of overall experience (Including external experience).
BLS - Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

Proficiency of PFC II skills PLUS Specialized tech knowledge (i.e. procedural/surgical area)
OR Complex Care Coordination
Performs 12 Lead EKG
Schedules, processes, prepares, and dispenses cardiac device (zio/holter) monitor and tracks patient remotely for results
Perform compression stockings measurements
Prep and assist with in clinic Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery procedures
Monitor and report patient’s lab results, blood pressure logs and weight logs for cardiac medication management
Schedules peer to peer insurance authorizations for cardiovascular clinic visits and cardiac and vascular diagnostics procedures/testing
Coordination of care for complex cardiac echocardiogram and vascular lab
scheduling/surgery scheduling
Assist patient in coordination of procedure (i.e TAVR, catherization, interventional cardiology procedures, ablations, cardioversions, pacemaker, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, transplant, etc.)
Understands proper use and applications for the following imaging modalities: radiology (CTA/PET, MRI), Echo, catheterization, carotid
ultrasound, vein and arterial mapping
Coordinates/triage cardiovascular hospital discharge appointments before discharge from inpatient
Monitor and report patient’s lab results, blood pressure logs and weight logs for cardiac medication management
Monitor, initiate and submits electronic prior authorization for cardiac medications