Ambulatory Program Assistant Coordinator (APAC) - Healthy Aging, Riverside

Assists RN with additional and unique needs of the patient population.

Perform clinical functions (e.g. vital signs, medication review, pending of medication refills), assist RNs with administrative tasks, and provide general support to RNs.

Under the direction of the manager or designee, support clinic functions by retrieving medical record, covering Epic In Baskets, obtaining prior authorizations, and assisting with procedures.

Assists the RNCC and/or LIP in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients Assists the registered nurse and/or provider with patients’ physical, psychological, social, and cultural data collection according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.

Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities considering patient and interdisciplinary team needs.

Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the RNCC or provider.

Provides care for all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Assists to develop and implement patient/family teaching plans based on identified health education needs and condition and age of the patient.

Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

Performs administrative support responsibilities.

Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.

Contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned in accordance with specialties served.

Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.

Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.