Clinical Coordinator I SP - Ortho

Erlanger
Chattanooga, TN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Clinical Coordinator I SP in Ortho reports to a Practice or Regional Manager and is a certified Medical Assistant (MA) employed by Erlanger Health System. The Clinical Coordinator I SP has a primary responsibility for overseeing all Medical Assistants in a specific practice, while also providing the primary medical assistant services for a designated physician.

What You Will Do

Plans, organizes, and completes charge tickets as needed by practice management and/or Meridian. Assists in handling patient complaints and corrections needed to patient clinical accounts. Effectively communicates goals, standards, and expectations among clinical staff members.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The employee must be certified and able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide clinical care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her clinic. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Requirements

  • High School diploma/equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited (or in process of accreditation within 2 years) Medical Assistant Program or completion of a governed Medical Assistant program or completed equivalent military training or one year of Clinical Medical Assistant experience within last 5 years
  • Minimum three years experience in a physician office setting
  • Previous computer experience
  • Two years supervisory experience
  • Medical Assistant Certification
  • BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
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