Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator

OrthoArizona; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Medical options and benefits

Health Savings Account

Zusammenfassung

OrthoArizona is seeking a Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ. You will coordinate clearances for surgeries, contact patients for tests, and request essential documents from PCPs and specialists to ensure timely clearance.

The role involves frequent patient and clinician communication, EMR data entry, and coordinating across multiple sites to maintain accurate tracking and readiness for the pre-op date.

Qualifikationen

• Willingness to travel across multiple sites.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments used in patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand and perform training on EMR software and updates.

Aufgaben

• Receive and manage 30+ flags daily from the surgery scheduler in EMR.
• Complete clearances timely by contacting patients and offices for documents.
• Monitor the clearance fax folder for incoming documents.
• Manage calls, up to 10 per patient, and handle lengthy hold times.
• Communicate delays in clearances with the patient support team.
• Update charts and trackers as clearances are received and follow up as needed.
• Progress through the task list to ensure all responsibilities are met efficiently.

Kenntnisse

Travel readiness

Reliable transportation

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

EMR software

Vital signs

Universal precautions

Blood handling safety

Equipment handling

Clinical procedures

Documentation skills

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Position:Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator

Location: Phoenix (Arcadia), AZ

Job Id:4115

# of Openings:1

Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator

About OrthoArizona:

At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.

Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.

As a Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator with OrthoArizona, you will get to:

• Receive and manage 30+ flags daily from the surgery scheduler in EMR
• Complete clearances timely by contacting patients to confirm completion of requested tests, PCP/specialists offices to request faxed documents, including clearance letters, labs, chest X-rays, and EKGs to be faxed.
• Regularly monitor the clearance fax folder for incoming documents.
• Manage frequent calls, which may include up to 10 calls per patient or specialist office. Leave messages for clinics, follow up on calls, and handle situations where hold times are lengthy
• Communicate with various members of the patient support team on any delays in clearances
• Update patient charts and tracker as clearances are received, follow up with offices if clearances are not received by the pre-op date.
• Continuously manage and progress through the task list to ensure all responsibilities are met efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel across multiple sites.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.

Full Time Benefits:

• Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
• Medical with multiple different plan options.
• Health Savings account + company contributions.