Job Description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for assisting the providers with clinical documentation, scheduling patients, follow-up with patients regarding any questions or concerns and other duties as instructed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Orders and schedules tests and referrals as requested by provider.
• Coordinates communications regarding surgical review with SNSI and provides documentation as needed to assist with review of the patient’s case including obtaining outside CD’s or sending images via Weblink.
• Contacts patients post procedure to obtain information regarding case efficacy and to answer questions regarding workup/care.
• Composes letter’s to release patients from the Clinic’s care and to the patient’s Primary Care Providers.
• Assists in case entry for upcoming procedures.
• Ensures follow up appointments are scheduled post-surgical cases.
• Reviews patient charts with the Providers ensuring that processes are being followed as directed by the provider.
• Assists with unit charge entry as needed.
• Updates referral, NP visit and review spreadsheet.
• Coordinates and communicates provider requests to nurse practitioners.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Specialist, Medical Terminology or Medical Assistant course preferred.

Work Experience

• One year of experience in a medical clinic or hospital required.

Certification/License

• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.