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Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Reasoning Skills and AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
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Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Communication SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Licenses and CertificationsN/A QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to adequately perform each essential duty. Experience1-2 years related experience and/or training. Educational RequirementRequired: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory RequirementsThis position has no supervisory requirements. Move clinic patients as necessary to accommodate surgery. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrativeEducate patient on procedure, give preoperative and postoperative instructions, and schedule appropriate labs and clearance.Communicate with referring physician (via letter/fax) explaining preoperative requirements and obtaining medical clearance.Notify patient’s insurance and perform necessary preauthorization or precertification.Schedule patient for surgery, by determining best time for patient, physician and hospital/Surgi-Center availability.Work with hospital for scheduling special procedures such as nephrostomy tube placement in interventional radiology.Serve as liaison between hospital and equipment vendors to insure equipment is available as appropriate.Work with practice manager to insure appropriate amount of surgical blocks/availability. This position is primarily responsible for educating and communicating with patients on what to expect during surgical procedures and ensuring scheduled surgeries are appropriately coordinated with medical insurance.