Department:
PMG Neuro/Ortho

Schedule/Status:

8:00am-5:00pm; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week:

40

Location:
Port St. John

General Description:

Under the direction of the NBMS/PMG Site Manager, this position is responsible for scheduling and coordination of surgical procedures, obtaining insurance authorizations, tracking pre-operative labs and clearances, submitting all hospital and wound care charges, assisting front office staff with referrals and/or authorizations, and all other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Schedules and coordinates all inpatient and outpatient procedures with the PMC OR Scheduler and in the practice EMR system.
Schedules any equipment and/or representatives necessary based on procedure scheduled. Maintains consistent communication with patients before and after surgical dates to answer any questions and provide excellent patient care.
Obtains all insurance authorizations required for procedures done at the hospital and in the physician’s office.
Tracks all pre-operative labs, along with medical, cardiac, and dental clearances prior to surgery date while meeting the required deadlines of the Operating Room.
Submits all hospital and wound care charges for proper billing. Works with billing team to assist with any required information from physicians to ensure correct and timely filing.
Assists front office staff with new patient referrals, scheduling and obtaining authorizations for office visits.
Verifies all patients are scheduled for post op visits, home health and/or Physical Therapy as necessary.
If Medical Assistant Certified, may assist with Medical Assistant responsibilities as needed.
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Formal Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

1 year to < 2 years related experience required.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Full Time Benefits:

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

Benefits Start on Day 1
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
Annual Accrual of 104 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

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Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.