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Seattle Orthopedic Surgery Center&nbsp;Seattle Orthopedic Surgery Center, a division of Proliance Surgeons, has an immediate opening for a part time or per diem Surgical Technologist for our busy 9 surgeons, 3 operating room outpatient surgery center. We have a team approach and pride ourselves on working together to provide exceptional care to all of our patients.&nbsp;We are centrally located in the Wallingford neighborhood within walking distance to many restaurants and coffee shops! There are no nights, weekends or holidays. We offer competitive wages, a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage and 401k retirement plans. Free parking, catered lunch provided once a week, snack and beverage stocked break room, espresso machine, and additional employee perks.&nbsp;Position SummaryThe Surgical Technologist in the ASC provides technical hands-on support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies and equipment before, during and after surgery.&nbsp; Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Surgical Technologist include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.</li><li>Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.</li><li>Properly handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.</li><li>Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on requests and patterns.</li><li>Constantly monitoring for maintenance of the sterile field. </li><li>Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for the procedure.</li><li>Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly.</li><li>Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.</li><li>Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.</li><li>Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.</li><li>Take an active role on committees within the department.</li><li>Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program</li><li>Certified Surgical Technologist preferred</li><li>Current State licensure and CPR </li><li>Two years of direct experience is desired </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Proliance Surgeons

Surgical Technologist (Scrub/Surg Tech) - Per Diem/Part Time

Position SummaryThe OR RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center.&nbsp; The OR RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.ScheduleMonday-Thursday, 6:30am-5pmKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the OR RN include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience</li><li>Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff</li><li>Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center</li><li>Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure</li><li>Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly</li><li>Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.</li><li>Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient</li><li>Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.</li><li>Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center</li><li>Take an active role on committees within the department</li><li>Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety</li><li>Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of nursing </li><li>Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation </li><li>Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Outpatient clinical organizational ability</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

OR RN

Position SummaryThe role of the Revenue Cycle Coder is crucial to the revenue cycle team.&nbsp; The team connects with our patients, their insurers or bill payers and our physicians.&nbsp; Accuracy and efficiency of this team directly impacts our mission to be the leader in physician-managed healthcare services and to provide excellent surgical and clinical care for every patient, every day.&nbsp; The Revenue Cycle Coder is critical to maintaining the funding for our services provided.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Revenue Cycle Coder include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Reviews/audits and interprets medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedure and apply correct ICD10, CPT-4, and HCPC’s codes in accordance with government and insurance regulations.</li><li>Demonstrates appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material.</li><li>Follow up with providers on any documentation that is insufficient, missing, or unclear.</li><li>Assists providers with questions regarding coding and documentation guidelines.&nbsp; Provides ongoing feedback based on observations from coding documentation and identifies opportunities for education and communicates trends to leaders.</li><li>Keeps up to date on carrier policies/guidelines to ensure all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) or Payer-specific guidelines.</li><li>Reviews and resolves suspended charges due to claim edits or payor rejections related to coding.&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews, corrects and appeals coding-related denials trends and shares with leadership, and team members to facilitate root cause analysis and continuous process improvement.</li><li>Corrects and/or appeals denied claims due to coding errors</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Minimum 3 years coding/medical billing experience</li><li>Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC, must be maintained annually</li><li>ICD10 certified and/or extensive work experience</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>A strong understanding of physiology, medical terms, and anatomy</li><li>Thorough attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Self-motivated team player able to multi-task and prioritize</li><li>Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong computer skills</li><li>Strong computer skills/experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe</li><li>Working experience navigating EHR’s to abstract documentation</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Revenue Cycle Coder CPC - Remote

Position SummaryUnder the direction of the practice administrator, the Marketing Coordinator role establishes and maintains excellent relationships with referring providers, patients, and the community on behalf of hiring clinic and/or surgery center. This role must have superb communication and social networking skills. They are responsible for managing business partnerships with referral sources and executing marketing tasks on behalf of the clinic.&nbsp;This role will require onsite work at Puyallup and Kirkland locations in addition to remote work.ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am-5pmKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Marketing Coordinator include, but are not limited to:Referral Outreach Responsibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Educate patients, referring providers and other referral sources on the services and amenities provided at the hiring clinic and/or surgery center</li><li>Travel the surrounding clinic or surgery center geographic area to perform referring clinic drop-ins, schedule meetings and develop contacts and referral sources</li><li>Obtain comprehensive knowledge of the organization’s markets including key referral sources and patients</li><li>Identify opportunities for partnering and growth</li><li>Maintain contact with referring clinics by phone and email</li><li>Report clinical outreach efforts to practice administrator and physicians</li><li>Build brand awareness throughout the community; attend and participate in community events</li><li>Survey referral sources to identify procedural issues that inhibit referrals</li></ul>Marketing Responsibilities:<ul><li>Create and implement print and digital advertising campaigns </li><li>Manage the practice’s online reputation on Google, Healthgrades, Vitals, Yelp and other review sites </li><li>Monitor and manage the practice’s SEO campaign alongside digital marketing agency; edit and write educational blog posts and website content</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Proliance marketing team</li><li>Facilitate development, design and ongoing maintenance of the website</li><li>Work with new and incoming physicians to create an effective marketing plan that will assist in the growth of their practice</li><li>Assist in the creation of print advertisements </li><li>Regularly post engaging content for all social media platforms owned by the hiring clinic and/or surgery center, including Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube</li><li>Design, order and distribute marketing materials on behalf of the practice</li><li>Work with videography team to create compelling and informative videos</li><li>Analyze patient satisfaction scores through internal survey platform; take action as needed</li><li>Compose annual marketing plan and budget</li><li>Manage philanthropic giving and sponsorships</li></ul>Administrative and Employee Engagement Responsibilities:<ul><li>Order uniforms, name tags and badges for employees</li><li>Open mail and disperse packages daily </li><li>Assist HR department in posting and removing job descriptions to the Proliance website</li><li>Lead the Event Committee with the purpose of boosting employee morale; plan office events and employee appreciation activities, organize donation drives, disburse birthday gifts and discover new ways to create a positive office environment</li><li>Assist administrator in other duties as requested</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related field preferred. </li><li>Minimum 1 year of marketing, sales or account development experience.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.</li><li>Computer savvy </li><li>Superior oral and written communication skills</li><li>Must be able to organize work and establish procedures</li><li>Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language</li><li>Must be skilled in computer/keyboard functions</li><li>Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work independently</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Marketing Coordinator

Position SummaryThe Patient Services Representative (PSR) represent the face of Proliance Surgeons and the first impression for our patients and their loved ones.&nbsp; The PSR acts as a liaison associate for patient appointments, accommodation, and access to the physician.&nbsp; This includes booking appointments including follow-ups, greeting patients, using appropriate medical terminology while verifying eligibility, processing necessary information to support that activity, and triaging with physicians and medical assistants on acute scheduling problems.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Patient Services Representative include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Provide exemplary customer service, both in person and on the phone.</li><li>Greet and direct patients, vendors, and visitors. </li><li>Follows established protocols to schedule patient appointments, check in/verify information for established and new patients, confirm insurance/referral, ensures consent forms and all patient information are up to date in practice management software and electronic medical record systems</li><li>Answers multiline phone system and screens calls as necessary. Answers phones in a pleasant, timely manner, takes messages, schedules patient appointments in accordance with office scheduling policies, and directs calls/messages to appropriate staff or physicians. Identify payor source, verify insurance eligibility and financial status</li><li>Enter personal health information and financial information into practice management system with a high rate of accuracy; complies with federal and local laws to ensure patient privacy</li><li>Assist patients with check-in process, completion of paperwork or forms, when necessary </li><li>Proactively communicates status of appointments, wait times, or cancelled or rescheduled appointments</li><li>Review records for completeness, print necessary updates and put records in order</li><li>Review physician clinic schedule for accuracy</li><li>Collects and posts co-pays, coinsurances, pre-payments and balances due on patient accounts</li><li>Facilitate flow of patients by coordinating with medical assistants and clinical team</li><li>Schedule appointments, conferences and meetings in person, as requested</li><li>Schedule interpreters for patient appointments as needed</li><li>Complete duties and assist others as directed</li><li>Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real time and outlined in Associate Handbook</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>High School Diploma or the Equivalent</li><li>1-2 years relevant experience in public contact, preferably in medical office environment</li><li>Minimum 1-year front office or reception experience, medical preferred </li><li>Practice Management and experience (desired)</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Superior customer service</li><li>Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure, and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.</li><li>Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures (OSHA/WISHA), including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)</li><li>Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion</li></ul><ul><li>Willing and able to be flexible with working varied hours and dependable with attendance</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset</li><li>Clear oral and written communication</li><li>Ability to provide feedback to improve performance</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work independently, measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Must be able to type with speed and accuracy</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Patient Services Rep

Position SummaryThe certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values.&nbsp; The role of the Proliance certified Physician Assistant is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated person who wants to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this role, you will act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care; and may provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital.Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Fridays: 8am-4:30pm)Location: Edmonds is primary location and must be able to float to Seattle and Mill Creek.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Greeting/ identifying patient &amp; completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients</li></ul><ul><li>Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans</li><li>Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice</li><li>Prescribing medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges</li><li>Administer and/or inject medications</li><li>Wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.</li><li>Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan &amp; therapeutic regimes</li><li>Providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance</li><li>Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines</li><li>Assist in Surgical Procedures</li></ul><ul><li>Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting &amp; all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.</li><li>OPTIONAL Primary or secondary trauma call coverage</li></ul><ul><li>OPTIONAL Emergency Room: includes evaluating and treatment of patients</li><li>Answering service coverage and responsibilities</li><li>The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.</li><li>Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials</li><li>May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan</li><li>Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession</li><li>Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making</li><li>Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge</li><li>Establishes an effective relationship with the supervising physician</li><li>Complete duties and assist others as directed</li><li>Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program</li><li>Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current</li><li>Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)</li><li>Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association</li><li>Two years prior experience in surgery preferred</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required</li><li>Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing</li><li>Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.</li></ul><ul><li>Superior customer service skills</li><li>Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.</li><li>Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)</li><li>Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion</li><li>Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.</li><li>Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset</li><li>Clear oral and written communication</li><li>Ability to provide feedback to improve performance</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Position SummaryThe IT Application Analyst reports to the Senior Manager of Application Services with focus on support of our care center applications.&nbsp; They will exercise full use of application standard principles, theories and concepts related to technical discipline and provide solutions to a variety of moderate to complex problems. Participate and lead activities relative to required applications with new Care Centers joining Proliance.&nbsp; Establish and implement new or revised system requirements or procedures.&nbsp; Analyze user requirements, develop and implement systems for moderately complex processes and initiate corrective action as needed to stay on schedule.&nbsp; Provide daily support of applications, training of care center staff in existing and new clinical/business applications, support workflow analysis, improvement of efficacy within application and creation of technical and training documentation.ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am-5pmKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the IT Application Analyst include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Installation, maintenance, and support of software/systems to ensure optimal utilization.</li><li>Works closely with customers and support partners to identify and troubleshoot problems and provide resolutions.</li><li>Participate and lead problem management and troubleshooting teams on application centered issues.</li><li>Design and coordination of system configurations.</li><li>Work with Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Care Center staff to perform analyses, development, and improvements of workflows.</li><li>Education of customers in efficient and effective use of applications.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead and/or support of moderately complex projects or systems, which include planning and coordinating projects or tasks. </li><li>Implementation of application relative to merger activities, onboarding, and domain migrations.</li><li>Provide technical and operational guidance to ensure installed systems function effectively.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Gather requirements, analysis and determine effective technology solutions on behalf of the business needs.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Assist in development and testing of interfaces.</li><li>Development and execution of application test plans in line with upgrades, patches, infrastructure and/or desktop configuration. </li><li>Create and maintain application technical support documentation. </li><li>Develop and maintain application end user and super user training curriculum as well as training our end users on the applications. </li><li>Maintain up to date knowledge/training in all applications supported within the department.</li><li>Triage, support and respond to reported incidents within agreed customer support service level agreements. </li><li>Perform rotational support on-call duties. </li><li>Perform other duties as required. </li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>BA/BS in Business or Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience</li><li>Minimum of four (4) years’ experience with healthcare or clinical systems</li><li>2-3 years with ambulatory healthcare preferred</li><li>Experience supporting Orthopedics, ENT and Ambulatory Surgery Centers a preferred</li><li>NextGen EHR and Practice Management or Amkai experience a plus </li><li>ITIL certifications a plus</li><li>Experience with training super users and end users</li><li>Experienced with Citrix environments</li><li>Valid WA driver’s license, insurance and dependable vehicle</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Working knowledge of Information System principles which include:&nbsp; requirements definition, analysis, design, systems integration, development and execution of test plans</li><li>Must have ability to exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing, and performing systems analyst tasks&nbsp; </li><li>Exceptional analytical skills</li><li>Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical individuals </li><li>Excellent ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships</li><li>Ability to effectively work with management, staff, physicians and vendors</li><li>Accept change in a positive and professional manner</li><li>Knowledgeable of application architecture</li><li>Knowledgeable of database configurations, queries and elements </li><li>Knowledgeable in Meaningful Use and ICD10</li><li>Understanding of Interfaces/ HL7</li><li>Ability to support multiple system platforms</li><li>Experience with training super users and end users</li><li>Written abilities in technical and support documentation</li><li>SQL DBA understanding</li><li>Knowledgeable of HIPAA privacy and security laws</li><li>Knowledgeable of application architecture</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

IT Application Analyst

Position SummaryThe role of the Surgery Scheduler is essential to providing excellent surgical care and clinical care for every patient, every day.&nbsp; This role makes certain that the patient is scheduled in a timely, accurate, efficient and compassionate manner so that the processes surrounding the procedure are of no distraction or concern.&nbsp; The primary responsibility is to ensure, organize, and maintain an active, accurate and operational surgery schedule for all involved.ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am-5:30pmKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Surgery Scheduler include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Provide guidance to patients and/or their caregivers on completing necessary forms and information to be provided, making sure to update this in the practice management and EMR software; ensure completion of all pre and post operational data</li><li>Assist with facilitation and scheduling of outside referrals, tests, and/or consultations</li><li>Schedule surgeries via phone or in-person, verifying eligibility, and triaging with physicians and clinical staff to resolve any scheduling problems</li><li>Schedule surgeries based on the availability of the surgeon, the surgical team and the medical condition of the patient</li><li>Assure appropriate coordination with other medical professionals involved and the related surgical center/location’s departments, when special surgical needs occur.</li><li>Schedule any diagnostic testing required and the related follow-up</li><li>Act as a contact for patients with regards to surgery scheduling. Provide ongoing communication with patient regarding pre-certification, authorization, financial counseling and scheduling process.&nbsp;</li><li>Inform the patient and any relevant third party through instructions about “things to do” before and after surgery</li><li>Set post-surgical appointments with physicians and perform all related tests and tasks</li><li>Ensure that cancelled surgeries and related ancillary appointments are cancelled and communicated to all stakeholders</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Complete duties and assist others as directed</li><li>Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>High school diploma or its equivalent required, courses related to anatomy, biology, physiology or medical terminology a plus</li><li>BA or BS is preferred but experience is considered in lieu of formal degree</li><li>1-2 years of experience in a medical office preferred</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>High school diploma or its equivalent required, courses related to anatomy, biology, physiology or medical terminology a plus</li><li>BA or BS is preferred but experience is considered in lieu of formal degree</li><li>1-2 years of experience in a medical office preferred</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Surgery Scheduler

Position SummaryThe certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values.&nbsp;The role of the Proliance certified Physician Assistant is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated person who wants to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this role, you will act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care; and will provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Greeting/ identifying patient &amp; completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients</li></ul><ul><li>Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans</li><li>Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice</li><li>Prescribing medications, supplies, durable medical according to clinical privileges</li><li>Administer and/or inject medications</li><li>Wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.</li><li>Instruct and counsel patients regarding the treatment plan &amp; therapeutic regimes</li><li>Providing clear documentation regarding patient care in the medical record&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures</li><li>Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines</li><li>Assist in surgical procedures</li></ul><ul><li>Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting &amp; all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.</li><li>Possible Primary or secondary trauma call coverage</li></ul><ul><li>Answering service coverage and responsibilities</li><li>The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.</li><li>Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials</li><li>May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan</li><li>Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession</li><li>Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making</li><li>Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge</li><li>Establishes an effective relationship with the supervising physician</li><li>Complete duties and assist others as directed</li><li>Periodically aids with quality improvement projects</li><li>Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Teammate Handbook</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program</li><li>Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current</li><li>Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)</li><li>Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association</li><li>Two years prior experience in surgery preferred, new grads are welcome to apply</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required</li><li>Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing</li><li>Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.</li></ul><ul><li>Superior customer service skills</li><li>Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.</li><li>Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)</li><li>Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion</li><li>Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.</li><li>Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset</li><li>Clear oral and written communication</li><li>Ability to provide feedback to improve performance</li><li>Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.CommentsThis description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job.&nbsp; It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified.&nbsp; Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Physician Assistant

Position SummaryThe PACU RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center.&nbsp; The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC. This PACU RN must also be open to being cross-trained as a circulator.Schedule30-40 hours/week, 3-4 days/week, shifts would fall between Monday-Friday (usually Monday-Thursday, but occasional Fridays will be required), 6am-5pmKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the PACU RN include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience</li><li>Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff</li><li>Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center</li><li>Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure</li><li>Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly</li><li>Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.</li><li>Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient</li><li>Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.</li><li>Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center</li><li>Take an active role on committees within the department</li><li>Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety</li><li>Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested</li></ul>Education/Experience<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited school of nursing </li><li>Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation </li><li>Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Skill in using a computer</li><li>Knowledge of applicable specialties</li><li>Outpatient clinical organizational ability</li><li>Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective</li><li>Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff</li><li>Ability to multi-task</li><li>Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete</li><li>Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA </li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff</li><li>Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly</li><li>Consistency and timeliness in attendance</li></ul>Work Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

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