Medical Specialist Coordinator (front/back office) - Wickenburg/Gila Bend

Job Details

Job Location

Adelante Healthcare Wickenburg - Wickenburg, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

HS Diploma from accredited school

Job Category

Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Specialist Coordinator is an entry level leadership role, responsible for the facilitation of work-flow while acting as the liaison between the front and back office staff and other clinical and non-clinical staff. Provides mentoring and guidance to front office staff. The Medical Specialist Coordinator will have meet all the expectations outlined in the roles for Front Office Assistant, Senior Front Office Assistant, Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant and Senior Medical Assistant. The Medical Specialist Coordinator will have maintained the highest level of professionalism and performance by receiving exceeds or greater on annual performance appraisals and remaining free of any active formal disciplinary process.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism and competence. Will be a professional role model and participate in community events that promote good health and contribute to greater awareness and understanding in the communities we serve.

OUR CORE VALUES

Excellence

Integrity

Sustainability

Respect

Compassion

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Current CPR certification

Three or more years of front desk experience or demonstrated competency with the skills and abilities of this level

Minimum one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a medical office team and/or approved development plan

Demonstrated ability in implementing the principles and practices of supervision

Graduation from an approved medical assistant training program with three or more years experience

Obtained Certification

Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment

Effective communication demonstrated by ability to read, interpret, comprehend and comply with written and verbal communication

Proficient mathematical skills for use in a healthcare setting

Ability to problem solve in situations both independently or with support from team and/or leadership

Advanced computer efficiency to include Windows, MS Office and Patient Management System (electronic medical record)

Must have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid drivers license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements. NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Ability to communicate in more than one language

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job related selection or promotional criteria.

GENERAL POSITION REPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL

Greets all patients and offers assistance with questions, or directs them to appropriate person or location

Responsible for answering the phone, greeting callers, establishing the reason for call and resolving issues or referring to appropriate person

Maintains and distributes patient documentation in an organized manner

Accurately enter all patient demographics and all other required information into practice management system

Obtains patient registration information and enter into computer system

Identifies financial status of patients regarding sliding fee scale, insurance or discounts. Refers to eligibility as needed.

Verifies third party payer coverage and billing information - insurance, etc.

Assists with the correction of billing information as needed

Prepares financial batch daily for processing

Accurate handling of cash drawer and daily receipts

Schedules patient appointments for medical providers via the computerized EPM

Scans documents into electronic health record

Knowledge of and participates in Adelante UDS measures, meaningful use metrics and other quality initiatives by assisting with audits and other data collection

Maintain appropriate level of office supplies, medical forms at work station

Works on prior authorizations and referrals for patient required services

May prepare daily deposit of collections and bank deposit

Assists with problem solving daily batch error resolutions

Competent or knowledgeable of multiple specialties and/or departments

Prepares for the patient appointment by reviewing and updating patient records prior to patient arrival

Interview patient to obtain reason for visit: chief complaint, and document in electronic medical record following MA workflow protocols for intake of patient

Obtain and record the patients vital signs according to protocol for patients age

Prepare exam room and patient for the type of exam/procedure to be performed

Maintains patient confidentiality following all HIPAA policies and procedures

Documents accurately all patient information in electronic health record

Communicates in a timely and professional manner with patients and other members of the care team at all times

Know and follows the eight rights of drug assessment and administration

Know and follows procedure for immunization administration and storage

Follows all medication policies and procedures for labeling, storing and use

Knows and utilizes principles of universal protocols and National Patient Safety Goals

Cleans and sterilizes instruments per protocol

Has knowledge of surgical and diagnostic office procedures

Correctly collect specimens, perform testing, and processes as indicated.

Provides clear instructions to patients regarding obtaining and collecting of specimens.

Reviews patient plan and educates patient on discharge instructions

Can accurately identify medications and their indications for proper utilization

Evaluates problems, situations or issues presented and understands priority while assisting with resolution using critical thinking and problem solving skills

Participates in orientation, mentoring and training of staff

All other duties as assigned (such as translation and travel to other locations)

ADDITIONAL POSITION REPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL

Serves as subject matter expert for the Front Office Assistants, Senior Front Office Assistants, Associate Medical Assistants, Medical Assistants and Senior Medical Assistants

Problem solves billing issues for peers and patients

Prepares daily deposit of collections and performs bank deposit

Participates in regulatory reviews, audits and process improvement projects

Participates with interviewing, selection, training and performance appraisal of staff

Provides staffing for coverage needs as assigned

Coordinate workflow and staff schedules to ensure coverage

Completes communication circle with patients and other customers

Participates in ordering of supplies and inventory management

Member of and required to attend committee or work group meetings

May process charge entry, unbilled and work-log reports

Assures efficient, accurate collection and handling of transactions

Participates, monitors and reports audits, quality and compliance measures

Initiates request for maintenance of equipment and facilities as needed

Coordinates and evaluates medication management and is resource for vaccine program and inventory management

Performs other duties as requested or assigned

PCMH

All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees will maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.

Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct

All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcares written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelantes legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.

In any organization or job, changes take place over time. Although an effort will be made to keep job-related information current, this is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities. Adelante Healthcare, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. In compliance withEEOC 29 CFR part 1630, if the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, further accommodations shall be made if it does not constitute undue hardships upon this organization.