Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Clinical Office Specialist III.
Locations:
Layton Antelope A
Layton Antelope B
Westside (Clinton)
Farmington
Specialties:
PRN
Family Medicine
Urology
Pediatrics
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Receive phone calls and respond to patient concerns.
- Obtain prior authorizations for prescriptions and procedures.
- Schedule follow-up appointments for physician.
- Assist with other office duties as needed.
- Room patients, perform vital signs and obtain patient medical histories.
- Stocking/cleaning exam rooms and office.
- Perform injections
- Phlebotomy work
- Other duties approved by supervisor
Requirements:
Education:
- C.N.A, Phlebotomy, and Injection certification required
Other Requirements:
- One or more years health care experience preferred.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Understand prior authorizations and the referral process.
- Understand templates that pertain to information received from the patient and be able to create an appointment in NextGen with appropriate protocols.
- Complete credentialing test yearly.
Skills:
- Good communication skills.
- Understand and perform blood pressure measurements and vital signs.
Abilities:
- Able to work in stressful situations.
- Able to prioritize patients and needs of office.
- Good organization skills including able to maintain office flow.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and Providers.
Equipment Operated:
- Standard medical exam/office equipment, which may include computerized health information management system for medical records, blood pressure machine, scales, etc.
Work Environment:
- Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space.
Mental/Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies.
- Occasional stress from dealing with many staff and patients.