Full-Time Patient Service Coordinator
UPMC
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UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Patient Service Coordinators are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.
**ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Patient Service Coordinator to support our Cancer Center at the McCandless location. S** **alary will be determined based upon experience.** Candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply.
Hours:
Our Full-Time Patient Service Coordinators typically work 40 hours each week. The Cancer Center operates Monday through Friday from 8AM - 4:30PM.
**Purpose:**
The Patient Service Coordinator is responsible for managing the clinic and providing outstanding customer service to all patients and families. This role functions very similarly to a Medical Assistant.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Completes vital signs, specimen testing and EKGs as needed.
+ Organizes daily schedule of patients, greet patients and assigns rooms.
+ Orders supplies for unit as necessary.
+ Maintains competency requirements.
+ Coordinates the ordering of blood products in collaboration with RNs, Blood Bank and Laboratory.
+ Greets each person entering the clinic, identifies self and role. Explains processes and procedures to new patients and assists with paperwork.
+ Participate in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
+ Other Duties as Assigned.
+ Maintain high visibility. Stationed in a prominent area in the clinic that is readily identifiable and accessible to customer.
+ Anticipates and responds to meet customer needs.
+ Respond appropriately to crisis situation as a team member.
+ Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as staff meetings and other committees as assigned.
+ Assists in the registration of patients to include verification and confirmation of health insurance coverage.
+ Immediately report any situation that may impact safety of patients, visitors and staff.
+ Provides front desk coverage as assigned.
+ Continuously monitors environment and facilitates correction of any detraction from the appearance, comfort and safety of the clinic.
+ Account for all customers in the clinic.
+ Provides lobby/waiting room coordination and supervision.
+ Serve as liaison between customer and clinic staff.
+ Collects 100% of copays daily and correctly balances at the end of each day.
+ Coordinates scheduling to include testing.
+ Coordinates and manages the bone marrow biopsy schedule for multiple practitioners and bone marrow technician.
+ High School graduate or equivalent required.
+ Minimum of three years of direct patient care and or phlebotomy experience.
+ Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
+ Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from multi-disciplinary groups.
+ Possesses excellent organizational skills.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy licensure preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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