Clinical Coordinator

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Clinical Coordinator

Surgical Associates (Hosp)

St. Matthews area

Full Time/First Shift

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow through a combination of appropriate clinical staff scheduling and working directly with providers - providing patient care within the scope of certification and training.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles patient call backs and prescriptions refills within the scope of the certification for this position

• Administers medication and injections as directed by the provider.

• Prepares in advance for the provider's clinic to run smoothly by checking the schedule and the patient record to make sure all documents are available for provider viewing

• Performs in-office lab testing such as glucose testing, strep screens, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and HgbA1c as directed by the provider.

• Perform sterilization on instruments used for minor procedures/surgeries.

• Oversees quarterly OSHA safety meetings.

• Coordinates staffing to ensure adequate coverage in theclinicalarea.

• Monitorsclinicalstaff performance and conducts annual competency evaluations in conjunction with the Practice Manager.

• Checks expiration dates on supplies and samples; orders supplies as needed to maintain adequate inventory.

• Interviews and recommends hiring of newclinicalemployees in conjunction with Practice Manager.

• Holds regularclinicalstaff meeting.

• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards, and national patient safety goals.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures/Certifications/Registrations Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program; School of Nursing and or health related field.

• Must have an MA certification from an approved institution (AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT) or LPN, RN license.

• 5 years' experience in direct patient interaction in a physician office setting.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Phlebotomy experience required.

• BLS certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

• Computer skills preferred.

Clinical Coordinator, Communication, Clinical Care

Work Experience

Education