Pre-Op Coordinator NA (PRN)

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an employee who has medical office and EKG experience. You will be responsible for performing EKGs on pre-op patients and processing all pre-op testing results back to the ordering provider and the place of surgery. Must display excellent organization skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Educational training from a Nursing Assistant or Clinical Assistant program.

Nice To Haves

Prefer previous medical-related experience.
EKG experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs EKG’s on patients having pre-operative testing.
Ensures EKG’s are read by a qualified physician on the same day of service.
Ensures appropriate laboratory testing is ordered per the pre-operative order form.
Ensures appropriate radiology procedures are performed per the pre-operative order form.
Gathers all pre-operative results, including EKG, laboratory and radiology results, and forwards to the ordering physician and surgical location within 24 hours of procedure.
Provides documentation of individual patient care according to history and clinical information on pre-op requests.
Explains appropriately the rationale of pre-operative procedures to the patient.
Recognizes changes in patient status and appropriately communicates to the doctor.
Exhibits a working knowledge of principles, practice and procedures involved in performing EKG procedures.
Anticipates and recognizes safety hazards, legal liabilities and intervenes through appropriate channels.
Provides and promotes quality patient care in accordance with office policies and procedures.
Responsible for handling drug representatives that come through the Main Entrance by helping to obtain a physician’s signature and distribute samples left at Main.
Assist diagnostic department in clerical duties as instructed by the diagnostic manager.
Adheres to department and office policies.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, patients and physicians.
Exhibit’s ability to problem-solve, prioritize and evaluate patient care activities.
Performs procedures requiring independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative.
Evaluates EKG equipment break-downs and assesses the need for service.
Responsible for appropriately charging procedures performed.
Maintains area and equipment in a clean, orderly fashion.
Attends safety classes, compliance training and other continuing education classes as offered by PE.
Maintains yearly CPR certification.