Referral Coordinator

Objective Summary:

Medical Assistants help patients by providing information, services, and assistance. Other duties include: securing medical records; performing support functions for the radiation therapists.

Essential Functions:

1. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming

purpose of visit.

2. Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.

3. Position patients for Simulation and Treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.

4. Accompany patients to examination or treatment room, interview patients, measure vital signs, update patient information and changes in medical history, and prepare patient for examination

and/or treatment

5. Know and use universal precautions. Dispose of contaminated supplies appropriately.

6. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information

confidential.

7. Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about therapy.

8. Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the cancer center; verifying times withpatients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.

9. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standardsand procedures; complying with legal regulations.

10. Understand provider-to-patient flow to assist physicians and radiation therapists inmaintaining an efficient, productive office

11. Create and maintain relationships of confidence and trust with new and existing patients

12. Utilize spare time in work-related activities that contribute to the clinic’s needs.

13. Maintain/update accurate and secure electronic patient medical records

14. Maintain patient records for clinical use, medical records use, billing use, physicians review, etc., and assist in the transition from hardcopy to digital formatting

15. Develop and maintain accurate scheduling databases for patient appointments to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making

16. Contribute to continuous process improvement by taking an active role in patient experience and satisfaction

17. Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual, OSHA, HIPAA, and Code of Conduct

Required Qualifications:

1. Graduate of formal program in vocational-technical high schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community and junior colleges.

2. CPR certified

Preferred Qualifications:

3. Two years of Medical Assistant experience

4. Phlebotomy experience

5. Radiation Therapy Assistant experience

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Interventional Radiation Oncology of California grants equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment and forbids discrimination and harassment of any

type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,

protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other

characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy pertains to all terms and

conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,

layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Redding, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Redding, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26