Office Coordinator/Medical Assistant Wound Care - FT
Company: Havasu Regional Medical Center
Location: Topock
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Havasu Regional Medical Center -Who We Are:People are our
passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. Havasu Regional Medical Center is
a 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major
medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated
physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31
medical specialties.Where We Are:Lake Havasu City has earned the
reputation as the outdoor recreation mecca of the southwest.
Blessed by an ideal climate, captivating scenery, beautiful yet
rugged mountains, tranquil desert and the azure waters of the
Colorado River, Lake Havasu's 45-mile long lake is an oasis of
natural beauty. Why Choose Us: - - - - - - - - - Health (Medical,
Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees - - - - -
- - - - Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
for full-time employees - - - - - - - - - Employee Assistance
Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - - -
- - - - - - Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified
applicants - - - - - - - - - Professional Development and Growth
Opportunities - - - - - - - - - And much more---Position
Summary:Administrative Functions:
--- - -Coordinates with Center leadership to maximize daily patient
census.
--- - -Actively participates in staff meetings to support key
functions within the Center. -
--- - -Greets patients and other visitors, answers and routes call
to appropriate staff.
--- - -Maintains all patient communication needs including
scheduling, rescheduling, and appointment reminders. Also works and
schedules for providers, according to the care continuum model.
--- - -Obtains and verifies patient insurance information, to
include pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for services and
enters data in appropriate databases.
--- - -Collects and enters patient charges in databases. -
--- - -Verifies and reconciles charges as directed, prepares
monthly patient survey data and appropriate documentation, then
transmits to providers. - -
--- - -Assembles new patient charts, maintains and files existing
patient charts, and spot checks charts for data completeness and
signatures.
--- - -Coordinates/schedules ancillary testing with other hospital
departments.
--- - -Arranges for patient transportation, as needed. -
--- - -Maintains office equipment and supplies as needed, and
medical supplies as directed.Clinical Functions:
--- - -Under the direction of the RN/Provider, provides
wound-related patient care according to Basic Life Support (BLS),
approved and hospital protocols, Policies & Procedures and scope of
practice
--- - -Assist in vein clinic within scope of practice after
Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
--- - -May assist with intake and discharge within scope of
practice and according to hospital bylaws
--- - -Gathers patient information.
--- - -Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or
provider.
--- - -Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager
--- - -May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as
needed, after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric training
---- - -Communicates as needed with all team members regarding
therapeutic interventions to ensure the quality of care.
--- - -May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in
accordance with Healogics policy
--- - -Performs other duties as required.Reports to: Clinical Nurse
Manager and Program DirectorFLSA: -Non-exempt -Minimum
Qualifications:Minimum Education
--- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED);
Associate's degree preferred
--- Graduate from a Medical Assistant program approved by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Program (CAAHEP) or by
the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
OR
--- Current Medical or AZ Certified Nursing Assistant certification
- to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the
position
--- Six or more months of related experience in an acute hospital,
rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing unit preferred Two or
more years of office administration experience, preferably in a
medical setting
--- Prior medical coding experience preferred
- -Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action. - -Required
Skills
Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
--- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
--- Good customer, interpersonal and communication skills, both
orally and in writing
--- Organization and time-management skills
--- Ability to type 60 words per minute (wpm)
--- Basic math skills
--- Attention to details
--- Ability to maintain confidentiality
--- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and to work on
multiple projects at the same time
--- Ability to work with others and in a team environmentEEOC
Statement:Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to providing
Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and
complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
against any employee or applicant for employment because of color,
race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status,
or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local
law. -Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are
looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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