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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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