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PeaceHealth Pre Surgery Coordinator - Anesthesia Pre-Op in Springfield, Oregon
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Pre Surgery Coordinator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.65 – $30.97. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc. Hours 0730-1800.
Responsible for assisting physicians, physician assistants and nurses in the scheduling of surgical procedures and/or other procedures and tests for patients. Will perform duties of Patient Access Rep as needed.
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.
What you bring:
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)
For a full description of the position, or for questions, please email RRussell@peacehealth.org (KShepherd@peacehealth.org) .
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, 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.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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