Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator

• Primary Care Power Personnel
• 3.7 Stanford, CA Job Details Contract $29
• $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Direct patient care Customer communication Customer relationship building BLS Certification In-person customer service Medical coding guidelines High school diploma or GED Overseeing care coordination Computer skills Home health Medical assisting Care coordination Medical billing regulations compliance Grammar Experience Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Medical terminology Vaccination administration Full Job Description Are you a patient-focused Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator who enjoys supporting both patients and providers?

Apply today and help deliver exceptional care through efficient scheduling, seamless patient coordination, and compassionate support.

Details Pay:

$29.00

• 35.

00 per hour (DOE)

Shift Days:

Monday through

Friday Shift Times:

8 hour day shifts

Duration:

13

Weeks Initially Department:

Primary Care Internal Medicine Location:

Stanford, CA Benefits Great working location Health insurance Refer-a-friend bonus Weekly payroll 24-hour accessibility Personalized service Required High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved diploma school /institution or equivalent documented training required BLS

• Basic Life Support required (AHA) A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as Medical Assistant Experience administering immunizations/vaccines Responsibilities The Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator functions as a member of the patient care team.

The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care and to promote efficient use of the physician's time as well as performs all clerical duties required to complete patient Check-in/Check-out. The Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting patients obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of the physician's appointment schedule and in the coordination of patient care. This position administers and coordinates referrals and service authorization process, rooming duties and performs other clinic front desk activities. Prepares the necessary information (i.e. lab and procedural results), equipment and supplies for exam. Assists physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures and examinations. Performs patient care, including vital signs, weights, rooming, assisting with procedures, medication administration (vaccinations) and injections and other necessary tests. Administers medication following approved procedures and only after checking medication and dose with a licensed person. Processes requests for prescription refills according to established practice. As required, performs waived testing (urine dipstick, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing), perform EKGs, administer immunizations. Collects and sends specimens to appropriate labs for testing per protocol. Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients. Promptly and accurately reports and refers patient's concerns and symptoms, reactions, changes (appropriate to age) to licensed clinic personnel. Schedules and edits and maintains patient physician appointments for new and returning patients, using the scheduling system. Schedule radiology appointments. Maintains clean and orderly exam rooms, hallways and work areas. Effectively responds to inquiries from patients, their relatives and/or referring physicians on services and provides accurate information in a timely fashion. Provides information, referrals and customer service Acts as a patient advocate, coordinator and liaison in dealing with the community. Acts as non-clinical liaison/concierge/navigator for the referred patients in any way the patient needs before, during or after an encounter with the medical facility. Informs patient's authorization and collects payment for new and returning patients, using the scheduling system. Collects patient demographic and insurance data and enters into systems as well as assigns medical record numbers Assures appropriate verifications and authorizations are complete before patient sees provider Assists with all messaging from the patient to the physician in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

All levels require 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. About Us Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That's why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help! Refer a friend and get $250 bonus for every referral!

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