Clinic Coordinator (Certified Medical Assistant)

Campus / College Information :

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.

C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary / Purpose of Position : The UHC has an immediate need for a Clinical Coordinator to coordinate the operations of the clinical care team, assist providers with patient and referral follow-up, pre-authorizations, schedule consultations, and diagnostic evaluations.

This employee reports to the UHC clinic manager and will work closely under the guidance of the UHC nurses to assist patients in all aspects of patient care and follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications : Education :

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience :

• Five years performing a full range of clerical support services to include one year coordination work and one year in a medical setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, techniques and practices of the specialty are required.

Other :

Certifications and / or licensure may be required based on the specialty.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of basic medical terminology and related clinical practices and protocols. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, staff, and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computers and other standard office equipment.
• General knowledge of and ability to comply with confidentiality of records and communications regarding patients / clients.

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

Other : Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. Preferences : Preferences :

• Experience working as a medical assistant in an ambulatory health care facility.
• Fundamental knowledge of equipment used to take vital signs including vision testing.
• Able to perform a range of CMA tasks such as EKG, nebulizer setup, ear lavage, POCTs, vaccine administration, etc.
• Computer skills in common computer applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Certifications : Required :

Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants with the credentials of RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CCMA or CMAA. Incumbents are required to maintain current certification throughout employment.

Additional Information : Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duty / Responsibility (1) : Under the guidance of the UHC nurses, completes all tasks assigned by providers to facilitate patient care.

This includes but is not limited to vital signs, screening medical questions, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, insurance authorizations, POCTs, and follow-up calls to patients.

Percentage (1) : 60%

Essential Duty / Responsibility (2) : Maintain proper inventory in all examination rooms. Ordering supplies as needed to accomplish this and ensuring all equipment is in operating order.

Percentage (2) : 15%

Essential Duty / Responsibility (3) : Maintain proper inventory in all examination rooms. Ordering supplies as needed to accomplish this and ensuring all equipment is in operating order.

Percentage (3) : 15%

Essential Duty / Responsibility (4) : Rotate on weekend shifts and weekday late night clinics to provide patient check-in and assist providers as needed

Percentage (4) : 5%

Essential Duty / Responsibility (5) : Other duties as assigned.

Percentage (5) : 5% Job Risks Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure , Respiratory Protection Physical Demands Extended standing, sitting, and typical physical demands of an office setting;

potential exposure to communicable disease by virtue of working in a health care environment