Offer summary

Qualifications:

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with CPR certification., 2-3 years of specialty clinical experience, preferably in gastroenterology., Strong computer skills, including healthcare systems and Microsoft Office., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff..

Key responsibilities:

Assist the office manager with clinical and administrative tasks.

Coordinate patient care activities, including scheduling and test tracking.

Supervise clinical staff and ensure proper equipment and supply management.

Support patient flow, perform in-office procedures, and maintain clinical documentation.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Watkinsville Office - Watkinsville, GA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.

Job Category: Patient Facing - Clinical

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for assisting manager with all responsibilities and tasks delegated to the clinical staff. Ensures all positions in the clinical area are covered including clinical, clerical and organizational tasks revolving around patient care. Assumes the responsibility of making assignments resulting in resolution of patient requests which may include test results, prescription refills, and general healthcare questions under the direction of the office manager. Provides strong and consistent leadership to team members, including contributing to an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking and cohesive team effort.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include but are not limited to:

Coordinate coverage assignments for lunches and PTO; fills in for clinical office staff as needed
Oversees timely coordination of Direct Referrals as directed by the Office Manager
Oversees test tracking as directed by the Office Manager
Assists Office Manager with training, coaching and development of team members; including ongoing clinical staff proficiency testing
Assists Office Manager in monitoring staff to prevent overtime while covering the clinical duties and tasks
Monitor clinical equipment to ensure proper functioning and calibration
Oversee timely resolution of Greenway pending prescription refill requests
Assist the Office Manager in ordering medical supplies and educational materials
Monitor sample closet, discard outdated medications, keep current medication organized and check sample log
Monitors filing center to ensure all documents are handled in a timely manner
Assist with OSHA and Safety program requirements as directed by the Office Manager
Monitors schedule and organizes patient flow for physician office visits or in-office procedures
Accompanies patients to exam room; collects patient history and provides physical assessments as delegated by the physicians
Schedules and obtains results for lab or radiology procedures; interprets and accurately communicates results to physicians and patients as necessary
Performs or assists physician with in-office procedures and specialty patients including Remicade, Hydrogen Breath Tests, Pill Cam Endoscopies, Flexible Sigmoidoscopies, and Hepatitis C
Manages patient charts to ensure clinical information is completed and filed appropriately
Has knowledge of drug uses and dosage requirements; ensures sample medications are up to date
Performs upkeep for exam and specialty procedure room with regards to sterilization and infection control, supplies, and equipment
Performs emergency life-saving procedures if necessary
Accurately provides or counsels patients and/ or relatives with pertinent information regarding medical treatment or procedures
Answers emails and voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
Completes requests for information from other UD staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts
Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information
Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Office Manager
Participates in marketing activities as directed by the Office Manager
Cross trains and performs other office functions including phone triage, check-in/check-out, scheduling, pre-certification, or medical records as directed by the Office Manager
Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a certified or Registered Medical Assistant, and CPR Certification is required. 2-3 years of specialty clinical experience, gastroenterology experience, leadership experience preferred. Clinical Team Lead must be computer literate and able to operate healthcare system and multiple Microsoft Office applications.

ADDITIONAL SKILL AND EXPERIENCE
Clinical Team Lead must be able to:

Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect
Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Office Manager
Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner
Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person
Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures
Medical and CPR Certification Required

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel within the Metro area required