LPN Surgery Coordinator

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Thoracic Surgery team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a collaborative program with state-of-the-art technologies and facilities. LPNs assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in a medical office setting and provide patient care duties as delegated by the physician within a multidisciplinary team. The LPN Surgery Coordinator coordinates surgical procedures and related patient care, including scheduling, preparation, follow-up, referrals, and surgery-related billing and insurance matters. The position is full-time, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Kingman, Arizona.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 3 years of clinical experience working in a healthcare office setting, scheduling, and/or authorizations.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Basic understanding of medical terminology and surgical procedures.
Able to reach above and below shoulder level, lift, bend, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and sit for the full scheduled shift.
Able to use telephone and computer software and hardware for most of the shift (90% of the day).

Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical procedures, including scheduling surgeons and surgical assistants, scheduling patients, arranging pre-operative preparation, and scheduling post-operative follow-up appointments.
Coordinate with other healthcare providers for patient referrals.
Manage patient billing and insurance matters related to surgery.
Inform patients about surgery details, including risks, benefits, and recovery time.
Ensure required documentation and patient records are in order, including verification of advanced directive status and informed consent and sterilization consent forms when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the effectiveness of the department and organization.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with patient care in a medical office setting, as delegated by the physician.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Employer-paid HSA for HDHP participants.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid group life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid leave accruals and PTO cash-out opportunities.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Employee recognition programs, employee discounts, and employee referral bonus program.
Employee identity theft protection.
On-site daycare for employees’ children of all ages.
On-site wellness center with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for full-time employees.
Qualified employees with student loans may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.