Clinical Coordinator

Description Assist medical providers in providing a high level of quality patient care. Performs a variety of duties in accordance with federal, state and local regulations along with established priorities and procedures of the practice. Job Tasks

* Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart. * Instructs patients about medications and special diets as instructed by the medical provider. * Explains treatment procedures to patients. * Prepares patients for examination. * Assists the provider during patient exams. * Collects and prepares laboratory specimens. * Performs basic laboratory tests. * Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required. * Prepares and administers medications as directed by the physician. * Performs blood collection following established procedures and utilizing universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards. * Removes sutures and changes dressings. * Maintain all logs and required checks in accordance with assigned duties (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.). * Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to providers. * Meets position requirements and performs essential functions. * Completes all mandatory training as required. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Quality and Customer Satisfaction

* Demonstrates commitment to superior customer experiences with a service-oriented attitude. * Collaborates with others to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and address the needs of patients, family members, providers and employees. * Considers patient and employee safety. * Takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks. * Respects and considers patient rights to privacy and complies with all HIPAA guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.

Interpersonal Skills

* Communicates professionally and appropriately at all times. * Builds strong working relationships with co-workers and other staff while recognizing individual talents and perspectives. * Identifies, analyzes and solves problems.

Accountability & Productivity

* Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions. * Utilizes appropriate resources to effectively and successfully execute responsibilities. * Adheres to regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Patient Care Coordination

* Provide training for new clinical staff. * Oversee patient flow within the clinic. * Manage inventory of medical supplies and equipment. * Monitor adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols within the clinic. * Support implementation of new processes, guidelines, and equipment. * Serve as VFC coordinator. * Monitor on-site lab and ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

Requirements Qualifications

* Experience in a pediatric medical practice preferred. * Working knowledge of computer applications; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred. * Ability to speak, read and write effectively. * Ability to work independently without direct supervision. * Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines, in a detail-oriented manner.

Machines & Equipment Used

* General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, scanner, personal computer. * Various lab equipment

Working Conditions

* Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment. * Exposure or potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids may be required. * May at times work under stressful situations. * Handicapped accessible.

Physical Requirements

* Good visual acuity and ability to verbally communicate. * Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.

Direct Reports

* None