Ihs Assistant-maryvale - Phoenix, United States - MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Responsible for assisting the Integrated Health Services team by identifying, scheduling and coordinating patient care opportunities.

The Integrated Health Services Assistant assists with bringing patients into exam rooms and preparing them for the Behavioral Health and/or Registered Dietician provider(s), under the direction of the provider, by assisting the patient to complete pre-visit screeners and providing language interpretation services as needed.

_ Essential Functions_

Schedule and coordinate care for patients to consult with a registered dietitian and/or behavioral health consultant. Patients may be scheduled for future appointments or be referred internally for same day care by a medical provider during scheduled office visits. Assist with rescheduling patients as needed.
Identify patients who may benefit from integrated health services in a systematic way prior to medical provider visits.
Provide interpretation services (English and Spanish) for limited English proficient patients to ensure accurate and effective communication between health/integrated care team and patient.
Coordinate appointments between integrated health services team and medical team of patients identified by arriving patients on schedule and informing integrated providers of location of patients.
Prepare patients for visits with the integrated health services team by bringing patients to room and providing previsit screeners.
Knowledgeable in basic level Microsoft programs.
Assist with integrated health service special projects by presenting/attending to staff meetings and huddles and managing tasks within the electronic health record.
Complies with all applicable infection control and safety procedures.
Interacts politely and as a team player with all MPHC employees and public.
Must be able to embrace differences among people and able to interact with internal and external contacts in a culturally competent and respectful manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

_ Position Qualifications_

_ Minimum Qualifications:
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