Medical Assistant/Care Coordinator

CARDIOLOGY CARE CLINIC

Medical Assistant/Care Coordinator

Eatonton, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Medical Assistant/Chronic Care Coordinator to join our team! As a Medical Assistant/Chronic Care Coordinator works in collaboration and continuous partnership with chronically ill patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic providers and community resources in a team approach to increase patients’ ability for self-management and shared decision-making.

    Responsibilities

    Conducts telephone counseling and education to each CCM patient on roster/calendar.

    Complies with documentation requirements of the Chronic Care Management program.

    Facilitates patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers.

    Coordinates transition of inpatient to outpatient care in an effort to decrease readmission rates

    Works closely with in-office providers

    Educates patients and family/caregiver(s) about relevant community resources.

    Assist with the identification of “high-risk” patients

    Coordinates continuity of patient care with external healthcare organizations

    Provides patient health counseling, education and instruction.

    Qualifications

    Certified Medical Assistant desired

    Excellent customer service skills and organized

    Strong attention to detail