What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Yale New Haven Health?
About the Job Description
This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for a Pediatric Medical Assistant position at Yale New Haven Health. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, as well as a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting healthcare professionals.
Main Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, including rooming patients, scheduling appointments, and managing medical records.
- Clinical Support: Assist physicians with clinical tasks, such as setting up instruments and equipment, and performing other related duties.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure seamless patient care transitions.
- Quality Improvement: Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, such as monitoring patient satisfaction and making recommendations for process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Graduation from an accredited medical assistant certificate program is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience in a primary care or specialist office is preferred.
- Certifications: Medical Assisting Certification preferred; CPR certification preferred.
