Open role
Medical Assistant – PACE Clinic Coordinator
Job Description:
- Gather and organize existing medical records and approved clinical documentation for provider review
- Prepare provider-facing documentation packets and templates before scheduled Participant visits
- Review assigned work queues and retrieve approved reports and supporting documentation
- Organize hospital, emergency department, skilled nursing facility, specialist, laboratory, imaging, medication, vital sign, assessment, and care plan information
- Ensure documentation materials are complete, factual, organized, and available within established timelines
- Track missing records and follow up through approved channels
- Maintain accurate work queues, preparation trackers, and provider visit readiness logs
- Track documentation status and route items to the appropriate provider or CDI Nurse
- Collaborate with providers, Medical Records, Clinical Operations, CDI Nurses, scheduling, and other support teams
- Escalate unclear, inconsistent, complex, or audit-sensitive information to the appropriate clinical leader
- Use approved templates and neutral language when preparing documentation support materials
- Assist with follow-up tracking after provider visits
- Participate in quality improvement, workflow development, and training activities
- Maintain Participant confidentiality and follow HIPAA and organizational policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous medical coding experience with a strong CC focus required
- Experience reviewing provider charts and understanding provider documentation practices required
- Experience working with electronic medical records required
- Organized, dependable, and highly detail-oriented
- Strong understanding of medical coding with a CC-focused approach
- Understands provider charting and how clinical conditions are appropriately documented in the medical record
- Comfortable reviewing provider documentation and identifying missing or incomplete information for appropriate review
- Comfortable working with confidential healthcare information
- Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and work queues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently while also collaborating with a larger clinical team
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and learning new technology
- Able to recognize when information needs to be escalated to a provider, CDI Nurse, or clinical leader
- Understands the importance of maintaining neutral, factual documentation
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire, we’ll provide the training!)
- Medical Assistant training, diploma, certificate, or equivalent healthcare administrative or clinical support experience preferred
- Experience in medical records, healthcare administration, clinical documentation, or provider support preferred
- Experience working with the frail and elderly population, PACE, geriatrics, or value-based care is a plus
- Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
- Must be able to remain focused and attentive throughout the workday
- Must be able to use standard office and computer equipment
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, health and safety screenings, and any clearances required for healthcare programs
Benefits:
- 9 Paid Holidays
- PTO starting at 3 weeks + 1 day per year (accrued from date of hire for full-time employees)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Free Life and AD&D Insurance Plan
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Employee, Spouses, and Dependents
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement and Paid Training Opportunities
- Retirement Plan with company annual match
- Mileage Reimbursement at annual IRS rate as applicable
- Training, mentorship, and career development programs