Clinical Office Specialist I and II (CNA/Phlebotomist/EMT-B)

Description:

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Clinical Office Specialist I, or II requiring at least one of the following certifications: CNA/Phlebotomy/EMT-B.

Location: Murray

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm and Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Receive phone calls and respond to patient concerns.
• Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and procedures.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for physician.
• Assist with other office duties as needed.
• Room patients, perform vital signs and obtain patient medical histories.
• Stocking/cleaning exam rooms and office.
• No invasive procedures approved – injections, IV’s, catheters, etc
• Phlebotomy work
• Other duties approved by supervisor

Requirements:

Education:

• CNA certification or Basic EMT certification or Phlebotomy certification required

Other Requirements:

• One or more years health care experience preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Understand prior authorizations and the referral process.
• Understand templates that pertain to information received from the patient and be able to create an appointment in NextGen with appropriate protocols.
• Complete credentialing test yearly.

Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Understand and perform blood pressure measurements and vital signs.

Abilities:

• Able to work in stressful situations.
• Able to prioritize patients and needs of office.
• Good organization skills including able to maintain office flow.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and Providers.

Equipment Operated:

• Standard medical exam/office equipment, which may include computerized health information management system for medical records, blood pressure machine, scales, etc.

Work Environment:

• Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

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