Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

Patient Care Specialist Heart & Lung Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Completion of a medical assistant training program is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Candidates must complete an approved training program, or complete an unapproved training program and pass the medical assistant examination administered by an accredited certifying organization, or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
Medical assistant requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

Schedule radiology and laboratory procedures, obtain insurance authorization, and complete required paperwork.
Provide patients with applicable information about procedures and visits.
Receive test results, discuss abnormal results with providers, and contact patients to review results.
Schedule procedures and follow-up visits, educate patients about preparation, risks, and benefits as applicable, and obtain cardiac clearance where applicable.
Review patients' medications and ensure required consent, treatment, and compliance contracts are signed and in place.
Provide information and coordinate patient education about therapy, procedures, tests, and diagnoses.
Obtain referrals to other specialties as needed.
Follow up with patients after procedures or visits to address concerns, answer questions, and advise them about when they will receive results.
Communicate medical problems and concerns to providers, relay provider recommendations to patients, and carry out provider recommendations and orders.
Address patient contacts involving medical needs and discuss them with providers as necessary.
Maintain records of patient procedures, conversations, and other pertinent information in patient charts.
Act as a liaison between providers, pharmaceutical companies, and other physicians or physicians' offices to support continued patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree is preferred.
One year of experience in a medical office is preferred.
One year of experience in the posted specialty, patient care, or a medical office is preferred.
Medical assistant certification such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA is preferred; HonorHealth reimburses the cost of successfully completing the certification exam. Failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the candidate no longer meets the minimum qualification and will be terminated.

Primary City/State:

Shea Medical Office Building - 10210 N 92nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Category:

Healthcare Support

Shift:

Day

Department:

Heart Care-Heart and Lung Surgery



• We are offering an opportunity for a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $2,500!

• The Heart & Lung Clinic is located at Scottsdale main office: 10210 N. 92nd Street Suite 300, Scottsdale AZ 85258.

• The hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

• Incumbent must meet the Medical Assistant requirements

**Includes travel to East Mesa office: 10238 E Hampton Ave #501, Mesa, AZ 85209, once a week**

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Coordinator is the main patient contact for results, ordering labs and radiology, monitoring treatments and scheduling procedures. This position requires close communication with the providers and giving accurate information and recommendations to patients in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Schedule, obtain insurance authorization and complete paperwork for radiology and lab procedures as necessary. Provide patient all applicable information regarding their procedure/visit. Receive test results and discuss abnormal results with provider and contact patient to review results. Schedule procedures and follow up visits including educating the patient regarding prep, risk and benefits, as applicable. Obtain cardiac clearance where applicable. Review all medications with patients. Ensure all consent, treatment and compliance contracts are signed and in place. Provide information and coordinate education of patients on therapy, procedures, tests and diagnosis. Obtains referral to other specialties as needed.
Follow up with patient after procedure/visit to address any problems, concerns or questions regarding the procedure/visit and advise when they will be contacted with results. Communicate any medical problems and concerns to providers and respond back to the patient with provider recommendation. Address all patient contacts with medical needs and discuss with provider as necessary, carry out provider’s recommendations and orders.
Maintain records of patient procedures, conversations and other pertinent information in patient charts.
Act as liaison between provider, pharmaceutical companies and other physicians/physicians offices as necessary for continued patient care.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED Required
Other / Certificate Completion of a MA training program Required
Associates Degree Preferred

EXPERIENCE

1 year in a medical office Preferred
1 year experience in the specialty job posted/patient care and/or medical office Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
Completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 16 – Arizona Medical Board - R4-16-401 and R4-16-101) OR completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program Required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Certification Medical Assistant Certification (e.g., CMA, CCMA, RMA) HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of the successful completion of the certification exam. If you do not receive your certification within the assigned period, you will no longer meet the minimum qualification of the position and will be terminated Preferred

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About the Company

Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

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Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
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Headquarters: Scottsdale, AZ
Founded: 2013

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