What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preoperative Evaluation Coordinator position at Jobleads-US?
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate medical professional to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Surgical Services. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting pre-operative visits, performing chart reviews, and providing medical clearance for low-risk patients scheduled for colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive evaluation of low-risk patients scheduled for colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures.
- Identification and assessment of potential contraindications to the planned procedures or sedation based on patient health status and medical history.
- Provision of clear and concise clearance for low-risk patients to proceed with colonoscopy or upper endoscopy. For patients with potential concerns, making recommendations for further work-up or consults with specialists (e.g., cardiology, pulmonology).
- Coordination with primary care providers, specialists, and gastroenterologists regarding any concerns, clarifications, or additional evaluations required for safe procedural clearance.
- Education of patients on pre-procedure requirements, including bowel preparation for colonoscopy, fasting instructions for upper endoscopy, and other relevant guidelines.
Qualifications:
- PA, NP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with preference for candidates with prior experience in family medicine, internal medicine, gastroenterology or pre-operative assessments.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred but not required.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate medical professional to join our team as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Surgical Services. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting pre-operative visits, performing chart reviews, and providing medical clearance for low-risk patients scheduled for colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive evaluation of low-risk patients scheduled for colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures.
- Identification and assessment of potential contraindications to the planned procedures or sedation based on patient health status and medical history.
- Provision of clear and concise clearance for low-risk patients to proceed with colonoscopy or upper endoscopy. For patients with potential concerns, making recommendations for further work-up or consults with specialists (e.g., cardiology, pulmonology).
- Coordination with primary care providers, specialists, and gastroenterologists regarding any concerns, clarifications, or additional evaluations required for safe procedural clearance.
- Education of patients on pre-procedure requirements, including bowel preparation for colonoscopy, fasting instructions for upper endoscopy, and other relevant guidelines.
Qualifications:
- PA, NP must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Training Program and received and maintained certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with preference for candidates with prior experience in family medicine, internal medicine, gastroenterology or pre-operative assessments.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred but not required.
