What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preoperative Clerical Specialist position at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine?
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Description
Get to know us:
TSAOG Orthopaedics is a large multi-specialty physician group. We have been here since 1947 and were not going anywhere. We take a big part in Community outreach with our Light Charity program. If you are looking for a team that enjoys Laughing, is Family orientated, and has the work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you. We value Respect, Communication, Accountability, Dependability and Compassion. A place where you can rely on great Teamwork and Integrity. We are a place that is true to its values. If this is what you are looking for then look no further.
Summary of position:
We are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic Preoperative Clerical Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate is someone that is passionate about working in a care team model. The right candidate will be able to work with other staff members to provide a safe, and compassionate environment. Having attention to details is a must. If you're a people person looking to join an amazing company in the world of Orthopaedics, this is the place for you!
What You'll Do:
- Prepare clinical charts prior to the patients surgery.
- Ensure that ancillary and lab reports, etc. are included in the patient chart.
- Accurately scans charts into EMR system to assist Medical Records.
- Ensures regulatory compliance and reports any quality issues as they arise.
- Interacts with various department representatives within the facility.
- Obtain ancillary reports and testing, i.e., cardiac, kidney, liver
- Ensure Anesthesia Doctor has reviewed, and approved patient based on pre-admission testing and ancillary reports.
- Updated and maintain physician standing order sets.
- Maintaining of patients needing additional ancillary reports and what the anesthesia doctor decided for that individual patient.
- Stock medical materials and supplies required.
- Assist nurse in intake procedures.
- Assist the patients in toileting needs, dressing, and transports safely using a wheelchair.
- Obtains patients condition and vital signs and reports changes to the RN
- Answers patients call signals.
- Provide patients with juice, soft drink and/or crackers while in PACU.
- At the time of discharge, transports patients via wheelchair to vehicle.
- Clean and change linens on stretchers.
What You'll Need:
- High School diploma or equivalent. CNA certification preferred. Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Prior experience in the medical field perferred.
- Clinical knowledge in a medical specialization and knowledge of patient care.
- Ability to respond with flexibility to changing workload. Utilize department supplies in a cost-efficient manner and perform effectively as a team member.
- Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by the Director of Nursing or appropriate nursing staff.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires prolonged standing, stretching, and bending and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. may be required. Fast-paced work environment.
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Qualifications
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