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Stanford Health Care

Coordinated cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular care

Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator 3 - BMT / CT

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USA$35.10 - $39.49 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus one of the following: a certificate of completion or official transcript from a medical assisting program; completion of medical assistant training by a licensed physician or podiatrist; or certification as a medical assistant through a Medical Board of California-approved certifying organization.
  • At least four years of overall experience, including external experience.
  • Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function effectively at the assigned level.
  • Know and apply medical terminology when performing duties.
  • Know coding and billing regulations.
  • Know the computer systems and software used in the functional area.
  • Use medical terminology effectively in performing duties.
  • Solve problems and identify solutions.
  • Demonstrate customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
  • Work independently and as an integral part of the patient care team.
  • Follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with home health, practice care coordination, and clinical care skills.
  • Demonstrate business communication skills, including effective speaking and writing, legible handwriting, knowledge of grammar and syntax, and the ability to write clear and concise clinical reports.
  • Learn, grasp, and update clinical knowledge regularly through classes, continuing education, and other work-related training.
  • Learn and understand population health and disease population concepts and practices, inventory methods and practices, motivation learning, and customer relationship service concepts and practices.
  • Hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for patient- and family-centered interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate proficiency in Patient Care Coordinator II skills and serve as a model of professional development within the team.
  • Coordinate multifaceted patient care, including device-monitor scheduling, processing, preparation, and result tracking.
  • Prepare for and assist with in-clinic procedures, and coordinate procedures with patients.
  • Monitor and report patients’ laboratory results, blood pressure logs, weight logs, and other health tracking used for medication management.
  • Schedule peer-to-peer insurance authorizations for clinic visits, procedures, and testing, and initiate and submit electronic prior authorizations for medications.
  • Coordinate and schedule appointments before hospital discharge.
  • Fulfill higher-functioning duties as defined by the department.
  • Coordinate transitional return-to-work assignments by matching participants with available work assignments.
  • Use third-party software and programs for ambulatory multispecialty work, such as CHOIR for pain and Glooko for endocrinology.
  • Perform master scheduling for providers in the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunodeficiency Clinic, and develop EPIC flowsheet builds for documenting food and environmental allergen testing.
  • Serve as a superuser for Clinitek and Trophon medical devices in Gynecology.
  • Deliver patient and family experience by anticipating patient needs and status, guiding actions toward better outcomes and health, and coordinating complex care.

About the Company

Stanford Health Care

Coordinated cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular care

Stanford Health Care operates a network of hospitals and care facilities in the Bay Area, delivering a wide range of medical services including cancer care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, surgery, organ transplant, medical specialties, and primary care. Its care model combines expert clinical teams with researchers, translating medical discoveries into real patient treatments and improving how care is delivered. Unlike some providers, Stanford Health Care emphasizes a close link with Stanford University to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and apply the latest scientific knowledge to patient care. The organization aims to help people heal through science and compassion, advancing health outcomes by integrating research, innovation, and high-quality clinical practice for patients one at a time.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
2012

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