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Stanford Health Care Specialty Patient Flow Coordinator III (Medical Assistant) in Palo Alto, California
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Specialty Patient Flow Coordinator III (Medical Assistant) - CARDIOLOGY - Full Time
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with patients and helping them obtain the care they need. Our team members are cross trained to work in multiple roles from front desk to back office. A few responsibilities the SPC will be assisting with are rooming patients, checking patients in and out, scheduling follow-up appointments, setting up procedural areas, assisting providers during procedures, managing providers schedules and ensuring timely communication between the patient and the provider by responding to patient messages.
There is a lot of room for growth and development working as an SPC at Stanford Health Care. If you are looking for a new opportunity…consider this as your first choice in positions!
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Experienced level knows how to apply theory and put into practice with in depth understanding health care practices; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possess broad job knowledge;analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do
Proficiency of PFC II skills PLUS Specialized tech knowledge (i.e. procedural/surgical area)
OR Complex Care Coordination
Performs 12 Lead EKG
Schedules, processes, prepares, and dispenses cardiac device (zio/holter) monitor and tracks patient remotely for results
Perform compression stockings measurements
Prep and assist with in clinic Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery procedures
Monitor and report patient’s lab results, blood pressure logs and weight logs for cardiac medication management
Schedules peer to peer insurance authorizations for cardiovascular clinic visits and cardiac and vascular diagnostics procedures/testing
Coordination of care for complex cardiac echocardiogram and vascular lab
scheduling/surgery scheduling
Assist patient in coordination of procedure (i.e TAVR, catherization, interventional cardiology procedures, ablations, cardioversions, pacemaker, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, transplant, etc.)
Understands proper use and applications for the following imaging modalities: radiology (CTA/PET, MRI), Echo, catheterization, carotid
ultrasound, vein and arterial mapping
Coordinates/triage cardiovascular hospital discharge appointments before discharge from inpatient
Monitor and report patient’s lab results, blood pressure logs and weight logs for cardiac medication management
Monitor, initiate and submits electronic prior authorization for cardiac medications
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Medical AssistantCertificate/Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training/experience
Experience Qualifications
- At least three years experience in healthcare or similar
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support .
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $34.06 - $38.33 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
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