Jackson Hospital · 2 months ago
Patient Care Coordinator - Internal Medicine - FT
Montgomery, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelJackson Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator for their Internal Medicine department. The role involves performing routine nursing functions, assisting physicians with patient care, and maintaining communication with medical staff while ensuring proper documentation and patient education.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs routine nursing functions and diagnostic procedures to support medical plans of care
Participates in various other assignments as requested by the physician and clinic administrator
Escorts patients to the exam rooms to collect vital signs, temperature, weight and other health maintenance data
Draws blood for various lab procedures
Performs EKG’s and x-rays as ordered by the physician
Gives injections and prepares patients for examinations such as pap smears
Assists with minor surgery and laceration repairs
Records and reviews all prescribed medications on each patient visit
Assists in administering prescribed medications and fulfilling prescription refill requests electronically when permitted by license
Maintains open communication with nurses, physician, and supervisor
Performs all skills on competency skill checklist and attends all updates and in-service education sessions
Initiating, maintaining, and performing patient education
Attains all clinical documentation for referrals, prior authorizations, etc. ensuring continuity of care for patients
Completes all required documentation in electronic medical record to meet Meaningful Use guidelines
Receives clinical messages and responds to patient’s needs, escalates messages to physician’s attention when appropriate
Assists primary physician with all relevant aspects of patient care and fills in helping other providers and performing front office duties when necessary
Screens patient calls to physicians; handling all calls that do not require a physician
Calls patients to relay advice and instructions from the physician
Keeps exam rooms clean, well-stocked and maintained, properly disposing of contaminated and disposable items
Ensures instruments, supplies and equipment are ready for use
Assists and takes initiative in handling issues of a non-routine nature and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good telephone etiquette and customer relations skills
CPT and ICD-Coding
Computer skills
Electronic medical record and practice management software
X-ray
Venipuncture
EKG
Laboratory equipment and CLIA waived tests
Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to utilize the PC and calculator
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Verbal communication and hearing ability to communicate with a multitude of patients and visitors
Must be able to meet department attendance requirements
Preferred
Certification from accredited Medical Assistant program
Previous work experience in a physician's office
Experience with multi-line telephones, fax, computer, printer, copier, credit card equipment, calculator, billing and coding reference materials, equipment used in the delivery of health care
Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Company
Jackson Hospital
Jackson Hospital is a health care center that offers physical therapy, cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, orthopedic & emergency care services.
Founded in 1894
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
Jackson Investment Group
2025-02-01Debt Financing· $25M
Leadership Team
Joe Riley, RN, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer | Medical Staff Recruitment | Growing Service Lines, Market Share, Revenue
Recent News
2025-11-04
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