Clinic Coordinator - Neurology; Sugar Land

At Houston Methodist, the Clinic Coordinator is a multifaceted clinic based role which, in conjunction, with management, organizes the daily activities of the clinic ensuring provider support, patient experience, advanced and complex clinic/administrative tasks, to support clinic flow. This position works to create the best possible working environment for patients, providers, staff, and management. The incumbent may also be required to perform scheduling activities (this might include appointments, procedures, and/or surgeries), ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.

Other duties for the Clinic Coordinator position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, for training and orienting others as appropriate; organizing and directing all aspects of the daily clinic operations to support and maintain organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Additionally, the Clinic Coordinator will provide training and oversight in the pursuit of unparalled safety, quality, service, education, and innovation to our patients.

Non-exempt

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

• Five years as a Senior/Advanced Medical Assistant
• Two years demonstrated leadership experience (i.e., mentor, quality control, or clinical process improvement) preferably in health care required
• One year Training experience preferred

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• Must have Medical Assistant Certification CMA from NAHP, NCCT, NHA, AAMA. or RMA from AMT or CCMA from NHA

• CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Must be EPIC proficient.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
• Demonstrates a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
• Provides safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements. Maintain current certifications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, co-workers and the public
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Possesses an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purpose
• Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice

• Coordinates patient flow, obtaining patient demographics as needed, preparing patient for provider/mid-level visit and provides back up to clinic staff.
• Organizes daily schedules and work activities; providing coverage to meet patient needs.
• Assists with triage, patient prescription, re-fills and referrals, and prescription education. Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues though processes in order to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.
• Works with clinical management to assess and determine process protocols for clinic and conducts meeting with clinic staff and Practice Manager

• Demonstrates engagement in planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of clinic…