Patient Care Coordinator – PODIATRY ASSOCIATES – Towson, MD

Greeting:
Demonstrates professional and customer service focused behavior at all times,

including manner of communication, responsibility, and appearance.

Welcomes patients and visitors promptly in a courteous and friendly manner.

Comfort patients by answering questions, explaining procedures, and anticipating anxieties.

Patient Care:

Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them

to the exam room

Provide exam drapes / slippers, as needed. Assist patient’s with proper

positioning for the examination and/or treatment

Obtain patient’s height, weight, and blood pressure in accordance with Meaningful

Use standards (once per reporting period, or more as directed by physician)

Document patient’s chief complaint

Update medication list and allergies in the system

Verify PCP, referring physician, pharmacy, and lab are in the system

Ensure patient’s family history, social history, surgical history, and past medical

history are inputted and correct

Document patient’s HPI and ROS in the system, along with the patient’s last PCP visit in the assessment portion of the exam

Make sure the patient’s last assessment date and PQRS date are in the system

Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during

examinations, preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests,

disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments; administering

medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed, removing

sutures, and changing dressings.

Assist patient to and from whirlpool rooms, x-ray areas, and restrooms

Perform x-rays, ensuring insurance allows us to do so

Apply leg casts, DME, and ambulatory aids while explaining do’s and don’ts

procedures and how to care for the items

Measure patient’s feet for PQRS standards

Cast and fit custom orthotics, following physician procedures, ensuring proper

paperwork is completed

Prep patient, supplies, and room for procedures

Draw injections for the physicians

Apply dressings for wound care

‘Finish’ the patient’s feet (ie. Sanding, clip toenails, etc.) following physician guidelines

Miscellaneous:

Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial

information.

Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed

changes.

Maintain the integrity of the legal medical record by documenting in complete

sentences, using proper grammar and spelling while utilizing only approved

abbreviations.

Encourage patient to use the patient portal

Inventory and order office/medical supplies

Restock exam rooms

Assists with training new/transferred employees

Work the Athena clinical inbox daily, ensuring appointment requests, patient

cases, orders, messages, and documents are handled in a prompt and

appropriate manner.

Works the Athena workflow dashboard daily, making sure appointments are

scheduled / rescheduled, eligibility is checked, and no-show appointments are

charged and cancelled.

Compliance required of OSHA guidelines, HIPAA, and patient safety guideline

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Any other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Company’s website:

  • podiatryassociates.org

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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