Clinical Office Specialist – Patient Care & Scheduling

Clinical Office Specialist (COS I & COS II) – Multiple Openings

$250 Hiring Bonus

Tanner Clinic is currently hiring for multiple full-time and part-time Clinical Office Specialist positions across several specialties and locations. Applicants will be considered for either a Clinical Office Specialist I (COS I) or Clinical Office Specialist II (COS II) position based on their certifications, qualifications, and clinic needs.

Full-time – Layton Antelope B – Plastic Surgery

Part-time – Layton Antelope A – ENT

Full-time – Layton Antelope B – IS&P, Layton Antelope B – Plastic Surgery

Department:
Clinical Services

Job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

• Receive phone calls and respond to patient concerns.
• Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and procedures.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for physicians.
• Assist with other office duties as needed.
• Room patients, perform vital signs and obtain patient medical histories.
• Stock and clean exam rooms and office.
• No invasive procedures approved (phlebotomy, injections, IVs, catheters, etc.).
• Phlebotomy work (if certified).
• Other duties approved by supervisor.

• Education
  :
  • COS I – C.N.A. certification OR Basic EMT certification OR Phlebotomy certification required.
  • COS II – C.N.A. certification OR Basic EMT certification AND Phlebotomy certification required.
• Other Requirements
  :
  • One or more years of health care experience preferred.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Knowledge
:

• Understand prior authorizations and the referral process.
• Understand templates and create appointments in Next Gen with appropriate protocols.
• Complete credentialing test yearly.

Skills
:

• Perform blood pressure measurements and vital signs.

Abilities
:

• Work in stressful situations.
• Prioritize patients and office needs.
• Good organization skills to maintain office flow.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and providers.

• Standard medical exam/office equipment, including computerized health information management system for medical records, blood pressure machine, scales, etc.
• Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings; well-lit, well-ventilated, adequate space.

• Use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.
• Lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.
• Occasional stress from dealing with many staff and patients.