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Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pre Surgery Coordinator for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.07 – $31.59. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

DETAILS OF THE POSITION:

+ Supports patients and families in understanding the course for pre-operative preparations and testing.

+ Completes the scheduling process by coordinating patient, surgery department (hospital and ambulatory surgery center), managed care, physician offices and pre-admission testing needs. This includes communicating with hospital surgery scheduling department to assure hospital scheduling system is accurate. Ensures the process is completed for patient in a timely manner ahead of surgery date.

+ Schedules pre-op visits, surgery and post-op visits as required.

+ Arranges cases to assure maximum effectiveness of surgeon and assistant surgeon or midwife.

+ Coordinates with PFS to inform patient of financial responsibility, including prior authorization of procedures.

+ Perform duties of a Patient Access Rep as needed. Assists and backs up support areas as needed/applicable (i.e. financial counseling for patient insurance coverage pre-authorization).

+ May be responsible for reviewing electronic chart transcription to support the goals of helping lower risk management situations, allowing procedures to be scheduled in a timely manner and to provide cases to be managed in the computer programs designed to prevent missed appointments, etc.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:

+ High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent and

+ College Coursework Required: Medical Technology

+ Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting or

+ Minimum of 3 years Required: Progressive secretarial experience in healthcare and

+ Preferred: Previous pre-surgery coordinator experience in a surgical ambulatory care setting or acute care setting and

+ Preferred: Experience in CareCast/EPIC and

+ Preferred: Experience with scheduling programs

+ Self-motivated and able to work independently (Required)

+ Courteous, professional, customer service and mission-oriented attitude (Required)

+ Proficient typing skills (Required)

+ Advanced computer knowledge, i.e. Microsoft Office applications (Required)

+ Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signsas applicable.

+ May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.

+ May maintain patient files, records and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.

+ May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.

+ Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

REQNUMBER: 112775