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Certified Surgical Tech - CPG Plastic Surgery-7479-9582
Description
Conemaugh Physician Group is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Tech for CPG Plastic Surgery in Johnstown, PA. The Certified Surgical Tech is responsible for providing direct care to patients including coordinating their surgical procedures, contacting insurance companies for approvals and ensuring that appropriate contacts are made to complete the process. Practices to the fullest extent of their license in accordance with organizational policies. Under the direction of the Physicians, Nurse Practitioner and Practice Manager, functions as a member of the team in implementing the established plan of care. Provides care specific to ages and developmental needs of all patients.
Who We Are :
People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System, of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics and patient focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5,000 clinical and non-clinical staff, and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.
Where We Are :
The city of Johnstown is home to high-performing schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods that make working, living, and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Saint Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.
Why Choose Us :
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Qualifications
Essential Responsibilities :
Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician and / or Nurse Practitioner.
Under the direction of the Physician and / or Nurse Practitioner, removes patients’ sutures from surgical site.
Discharges patients from clinic with their instructions after being seen by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Sets up minor procedure room and assists physician and nurse practitioner with all procedures.
Assists in patient care pre and post procedure and / or clinic visit.
Assists in scheduling patients and monitoring for referrals.
Schedules surgeries, testing, and hospitalizations, works with insurance companies in pre-certification process.
Triages phone calls, provides assistance to callers, routes calls to necessary personnel.
Orders needed surgical instruments and supplies.
Maintains and organizes minor OR supplies and preparation of instruments for sterilization.
Provides clinical support to front desk and coworkers as needed.
Prepares patient charts with clinical information for each clinic visit.
Continually strives to identify areas of cost containment by monitoring supplies and equipment.
Attends assigned and / or scheduled in-service education meetings and staff meetings.
Promotes an environment that is conducive to employee and patient safety.
Must be flexible with workload, schedule and location to meet department volume demands.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintenance of office equipment in good operational order.
Job Qualifications : Education :
Required : Graduate of an accredited CST program. Experience : Required : Minimum of one-year surgical experience. Preferred : One year office experience.Computer literacy and skills.Experience with EPIC.Experience with insurances / authorization process. Certification / Licensure / Registration : Required : Current CST certificationMaintain CST recertification
EEOC Statement :
Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
OR Support Staff
Primary Location
Pennsylvania-Johnstown
Schedule
Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only
