This role is intended to supplement the managers presence by providing a day-to-day resource for staff and providers. Approximately 20% of the incumbents time will be spent performing clinic staff duties and approximately 80%% of the incumbents time will be spent in leadership duties. The individual hired will be expected to perform Clinic Assistant (CA) process incoming phone calls (e.g. make appointment or take a message) surgery scheduling and front desk duties in order to serve as a resource to clinic staff and function in a backup capacity as needed.
This is a full-time position working M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm out of our Burnsville location.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Perform CA (including PFC testing as assigned) Phones and Care Coordinator (e.g. surgery scheduling) duties (20% of time) Including accurately document actions taken and support patient charting utilizing the Altera EMR system. Provide patient education room patients assist providerswith minor procedures and perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned. Answer clinic phones and schedule appointments/procedures.
- Support high quality patient care through efficient clinic flow and maximizing provider schedules.
- Serve as the primary point person assigned team members to coordinate thedaily work of clinic staff provide work direction distribute work assignments and assist in problem resolution.
- Coordinate staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage is available for clinic & phones
- Monitor team members tasks for accuracy and completion provide feedback to Manager re: performance concerns and in conjunction develop plan for next steps
- Schedule and facilitate monthly team meetings group lunches monthly check in meetings with each staff provides updates to Manager (if not in attendance).
- Perform time administration; process exception time sheets provide feedback to Manager re: performance concerns and in conjunction develop plan for next steps
- Work with Managers and other team leads to effectively use resources and assist in the development of processes where cross team coordination is necessary. Attends Clinic Manager/Lead meetings.
- Prepare training and orientation materials for new employees provides training and checks in on training checklist daily report training progress to Manager
- Apply monthly schedule templates and updates templates as appropriate
- Monitor MD/PA schedules for efficiency (e.g. reduce gaps and windshield time) and appointments are scheduled with the appropriate provider. Interact daily with providers to adjust schedules to enhance provider efficiency
- Ensures Clarus Dashboard items that need follow up is responded to timely each morning
- Ensures Weekend sign out consults are entered into APM and any follow up appointments needed are scheduled.
- Keep Manager informed of training performance attendance facility specific issues. Provides performance feedback for each team member to the Manager
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Requires 1-3 years experience and demonstrated strong clinical performance
- Prefer additional experience as a Clinic Assistant and/or scheduling patient procedures in a clinic/hospital or out-patient surgery center
- Minimum two years previous experience providing work direction to others in leadership or supervisory capacity preferably in a medical setting.
- Strong computer knowledge (Allscripts system experience preferred)
- Superior communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to set the tone for a professional and pleasant environment for patients staff and providers
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and ability to facilitate efficient patient/workflow within a medical clinic
- Understanding of medical terminology and medical clinic flow
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and patient confidentiality
- Ability to handle a high volume of incoming phone calls and prioritize workload
- High degree of courtesy professionalism and customer service skills
- Ability to proficiently speak read and write in English
- Able to travel to other clinic/satellite locations as needed
- Possess valid drivers license good driving record and ability totravel between clinic locations as neededin a reliable and efficient manner
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education skills and experience.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Plan Maternity Bundle 401K with Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
- Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics guidelines.
- Complete job-required training.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
- Work in the clinic office or surgery center during business hours
- Travel independently throughout the clinic office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending lifting standing stooping or sitting for long periods may be required.
- Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.
- Communicate and interact respectfully and professionally.
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions.
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel to other work locations if required
Performance Expectations i-Healths Core Values:
- Integrity- Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say.
- Service- Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience.
- Quality - Act with high purpose committed effort and skillful execution to exceed expectations.
- Innovation- Identify progressive solutions that improve service teamwork efficiency and/or effectiveness.
- Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively.
Environmental Conditions:
- Clinic/office/surgery center setting
Notes:
Required Experience:
IC