Surgery Associate (Outpatient) Full Time Temporary

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we
serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level
IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical
rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced
wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich
character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to
explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each
year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and
45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Schedules, confirms and maintains patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and
medical consultations for specific departments. Reviews and analyzes
cancellations, double bookings or changes in schedules. Ensures service payment
by verifying benefits with insurance companies and discussing financing options.

Nice To Haves

• High School Education/GED or equivalent
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
• Medical assistant experience in an outpatient setting
• Medical Assistant certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for surgery and completes appropriate paperwork for surgery facilities. Verifies patient insurance coverage, determines whether surgical referrals or authorizations are needed and begins necessary processes.
• Fills out paperwork to schedule appointments, including authorization numbers, coding, insurance card copies, demographic sheets, chart notes, patient instructions and preoperative testing and procedure orders.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic tests, based on physician orders. Schedules medical and cardiac clearance, per physician orders. Sends completed surgery packets to surgery facilities and pre-op departments.
• Meets or calls surgery patients to inform them about procedure dates and facilities. Schedules patients for follow-up appointments, tests and exams.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED