Surgical Poster

We are seeking a qualified Surgical Poster who will provide support to the patient in coordinating all aspects of surgical care in a professional and supportive manner. This person serves as a practice liaison to patients, physicians, hospitals, and other caregivers regarding the patient's surgical care. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Interview patients referred by the physician for coordination of surgical care. Explain the procedure, any related tests or 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 the patient's medical record (EHR) and the practice management system. 

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

• Schedules the appointments according to the individual physician’s preferences. 

• 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 of insurance. 

• Computer proficiency and prior experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is a plus. 

• Urology experience is a plus. 

Travel: 

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region. 

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills: 

• Excellent customer service skills. 

• Attention to detail and willingness to 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 patient attitude. 

• Maintain HIPAA compliance. 

• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving. 

• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute. 

Job Type: Full-Time 
 
Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
 
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws. 
 
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 
 
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.  

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