LPN Surgery Coordinator - Ortho - Full Time

Kingman Regional Medical Center • Kingman, AZ

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About The Position

The Surgery Coordinator supports the organization’s vision to be among the kindest, highest-quality health systems in the country. The role coordinates surgical procedures, including surgeon and surgical assistant scheduling, patient scheduling, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative follow-up appointments. It also coordinates patient referrals with other healthcare providers and manages surgery-related patient billing and insurance matters.

The coordinator informs patients about surgical details, including risks, benefits, and recovery time, and ensures necessary documentation and patient records are complete. This includes verifying advanced directive status and obtaining informed consent and sterilization consent forms when appropriate. The position may also perform other duties assigned to support the department and organization.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience working in a healthcare office setting, scheduling, and/or authorizations.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical procedures, including surgeon and surgical assistant scheduling, patient scheduling, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate with other healthcare providers regarding patient referrals.
• Manage patient billing and insurance matters related to surgery.
• Inform patients about surgery details, including risks, benefits, and recovery time.
• Ensure necessary 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED