Clinical Coordinator

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group , our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients’ lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries, and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
  
  

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology – Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Coordinator ensures the efficient operation of the clinical setting by implementing streamlined processes, supporting clinical initiatives, and overseeing the development of Medical Assistants (MAs). This role focuses on patient care coordination, infection control, inventory management, and equipment maintenance, with an emphasis on maintaining high clinical standards across the region.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Medical Assistant Training and Development

• Maintain competency checklists to ensure MAs are properly trained according to their MA level.
• Coach and develop newly hired MAs to achieve clinical competencies and in-service requirements.
• Act as a preceptor during the onboarding of new and existing MAs, providing training on clinical and administrative responsibilities.
• Perform formal certification assessments for all new MA hires within 90 days or before they work independently.
• Monitor MA’s clinical skillsets throughout the market annually, or more frequently as needed, to identify deficiencies and re-train where necessary.
• Develop training materials and job aids to support MA education.
  
  

Clinical Initiatives and Implementation

• Support and assist in implementing clinical initiatives within the specified region, including new therapies and communication of regulatory requirements.
• Act as a resource and point of contact for company-wide supply shortages & inventory management.
  
  

Compliance and Sterilization Practices

• Adhere to and enforce sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Track MA-required in-services annually to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
• Perform and maintain Environment of Care assessment quarterly, as defined by Risk Management.
• Monitor & maintain CLIA certification for the market.
  
  

Market-Wide Support

• Provide MA coverage for clinics as needed.
• Maintain personal clinical competency requirements on an annual basis.
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree is preferred but not required; a bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of clinical/healthcare experience, with at least three (3) years of Urology experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic is required. Urology experience is a plus. (ALL REGIONS EXCEPT ARIZONA).
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program required and will be verified prior to employment; Medical Assistant Certification preferred. (ARIZONA ONLY).
• Must complete the LUGPA UroMA Certification Program within first 90 days of employment.
  
  

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Proficient in medical terminology and able to train all key areas.
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Outstanding judgment, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and typing skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility, problem-solving, and team attitude.
  
  

Direct Reports:

• N/A.
  
  

Travel:

• Travel required to all sites within specified region.
  
  

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Able to sit, stand, and or walk throughout the day.
• Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak, and listen.
• Must possess the ability to maneuver patients when necessary.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.