Meaningful Careers.

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team at Pima Heart and Vascular in Tucson, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates reception area activities for effective communication throughout Pima Heart ASC
• Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
• Monitors the nourishment area
• Assists with pharmaceutical/supply inventories and tracking of supplies used for patients
• Attends to phone calls at front desk and nurses’ station as needed
• Assists with chart preparation for procedures to include gathering of data, such as office visit notes, orders, labs, echos, testing and hospital information
• Performs post operative calls for quality measures and assisting patients to navigate care across the peri operative line of care
• Reconciles and audits facility invoicing
• Reviews patient charts for complete information to include billing standards, physician signatures, etc.
• Performs preoperative calls for daily surgery schedule to confirm report times for patients inbound to ASC
• Maintains local facility employee files forstandardization of paperwork
• Assists Clinical Lead and Director with administrative duties as needed to include maintaining patient data, pulling reports for quality improvement
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, visitors and co workers
• Cancels and reschedules patients as needed
• Admits patients to Pima Heart ASC following the established policies and procedures
• Interdepartmental errands as needed
• Checking in and registering patients for procedures, collecting patient signatures
• Scans, uploads and transmits paper charts into electronic medical records for ASC Medical Records
• Monitors multiple email inboxes to obtain patient sensitive information and then transmits information to IDT
• Screens and assists with scheduling interviews for prospective employees
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements:

• Medical office experience, cardiovascular experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge in the health care setting
• Ability to effectively communicate and work well with others
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn

About Tucson, AZ:

Tucson offers stunning desert landscapes, mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine. It’s a haven for outdoor lovers, with great hiking, biking, and national parks. The cost of living is lower than in other Arizona cities, and the arts, dining, and community scene are vibrant.