We are seeking a qualified Surgical Posterwho willprovide support to the patient in coordinating all aspects of surgical care in a professional and supportive manner. This person serves asapractice liaison to patients, physicians,hospitals,and othercaregivers regardingthe patient's surgical care.

PrimaryDuties &Responsibilities:

• Interviewpatients referred by the physician for coordination of surgical care.Explainthe procedure, any relatedtestsor treatments to be obtained prior to the procedure, and necessary preoperative consents and authorizations.

• Coordinates the written verification of all surgical care and related services to the patient, noting all in thepatient'smedical record (EHR)andthe practice management system.

• Coordinates the pre-operative schedules for pre-admission testing, additionaltests,laboratory work, and required notification.

• Schedules the appointments according to the individualphysician’spreferences.

• Follows through on ensuring that all pre-ops are received in a timely manner and submitted to nursing for review.

• Completes surgical coordination process by providing written documentation of the schedules and instructions to the patient, scanning copies of the documentation into the patient's EMR record.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time,with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of surgical posting experience. 

• Proficient knowledge ofinsurance

• Computer proficiency and prior experience withElectronicMedical Records(EMR)system is a plus.

• Urology experience is a plus.

Direct Reports

• N/A

Travel:

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to othersites as necessary within ageographic region.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Attention to detailandwillingnessto learn

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology

• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written

• Proficient computer software and database skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients

• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patientattitude

• Maintain HIPAA compliance

• Multitasking and proactiveproblem-solving.

• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute

Physical Requirements for theJob

• Able to sit, stand,and or walkthroughoutthe day

• Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak,and listen