Patient Care Coordinator Medical Assistant

$65,437 - $73,632/Yr

Stanford Health Care - Stanford, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stanford, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Patient Care Coordinator I (Medical Assistant) position at Stanford Health Care is an entry-level role focused on providing essential patient care and administrative support within the Infectious Disease department. The role involves learning and applying job skills, policies, and procedures to effectively assist in patient care and clinic operations, while exercising judgment within defined guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties including measuring vital signs, weight, height, rooming, drawing labs, and assisting providers with medication reconciliation.
• Handle clinical administration tasks such as check-in/out, virtual rooming for providers, vaccine administration, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
• Manage weekly clinic preparation, clinic area stocking, medication and supply ordering, and ensure timely completion of work assignments.
• Handle patient phone calls, prescription refills, and clinic support operations, managing CRM/In-Basket, and serving as a liaison between the provider, the patient, and the staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, coding and billing regulations, and computer systems used in the functional area.
• Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and demonstrate customer service skills in high volume and stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a patient care team, follow instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with home health, practice care coordination, and clinical care skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and update clinical knowledge regularly.

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits and competitive pay.
• Eligibility for shift differential pay, sign-on/relocation bonus.