Transplant Patient Assistant
Loma Linda University Health | |
$23.20 - $26.25 / hr | |
United States, California, San Bernardino | |
Sep 30, 2024 | |
Job Summary: The Transplant Patient Assistant works under the supervision of the Kidney, Pancreas, and Transplant physicians and physician extenders in the Transplantation Institute, and reports to the Director. Cares for patients within the scope of practice for a medical assistant including obtaining new patient demographic, financial, medical information, scheduling initial appointments, preparing patients for examination, obtaining authorizations for tests, procedures, assisting with admissions into the hospital. Triages calls and concerns from patients and health care professionals, participates in the department Performance Improvement program. Directs flow of patients in the evaluation clinic. Obtains medical records for clinic chart and enters data in the transplant database. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. These services may be provided for both the LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed. Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness. |