Clinical Coordinator (4453) CARDIOLOGY LC EAST
Required skills
- patient care
- physicians
- nursing procedure
- unit operation
- personnel coordination
- data compilation
- equipment inventory
- supply inventory
- front office management
- appointments
Nice to have
- nursing
- medical assistant
- state licensure
- continuing education
- patient assessment
- patient monitoring
Role summary
The Clinical Coordinator in Cardiology performs patient care activities, assists physicians, and manages unit operations and personnel. Responsibilities include front office management (appointments, scheduling, registration, preauthorization), inventory management, and ensuring staff compliance with clinic standards. The role may involve occasional cross-coverage. Preferred qualifications include formal training from an accredited nursing or medical assistant program, current licensure/certification, ACLS/CPR certification, and strong communication and detail-orientation skills.
SUMMARY:
The Clinical Coordinator performs a variety of patient care activities, many in assistance to physicians; is primarily responsible for all nursing procedure, operation and care of the unit; coordinates the responsibilities of all personnel to facilitate smooth daily operation of the clinic; assists in compiling/indexing data; maintains a current inventory of equipment and supplies needed to facilitate smooth daily operation of the center; manages the general functions of the front office, including appointments, scheduling, answering phones, registration, preauthorization/pre-certification; timekeeping; prescription refill line. Ensures staff complies with clinic standards and policies. Will occasionally be asked to cross cover or assume additional responsibilities on a limited basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training which will probably be indicated by graduation from an accredited school of nursing or medical assistant program; current state licensure/certification; maintenance of continuing education requirement; experience in patient assessment and monitoring skills level; ACLS and/or CPR certification; ability to communicate effectively; and ability to work compatibly with patients, physicians and other staff members; detail-oriented.
PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; assist patients in turning; assist patient in arising from exam table; push wheelchair patients; assist patient in arising from and returning to a wheelchair; visual acuity; distinguish colors.
NOTE:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
