Adventist Health·Ukiah, California
The Surgery Associate manages the scheduling and confirmation of patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, and medical consultations. They are responsible for verifying insurance benefits, obtaining authorizations, and preparing necessary surgical paperwork.
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956.
We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center.
Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings.
Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year.
We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Job Summary: Schedules, confirms and maintains patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations for specific departments.
Reviews and analyzes cancellations, double bookings or changes in schedules.
Ensures service payment by verifying benefits with insurance companies and discussing financing options.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Medical assistant experience in an outpatient setting: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Medical Assistant certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Essential Functions: Schedules patients for surgery and completes appropriate paperwork for surgery facilities.
Verifies patient insurance coverage, determines whether surgical referrals or authorizations are needed and begins necessary processes.
Fills out paperwork to schedule appointments, including authorization numbers, coding, insurance card copies, demographic sheets, chart notes, patient instructions and preoperative testing and procedure orders.
Schedules patients for diagnostic tests, based on physician orders.
Schedules medical and cardiac clearance, per physician orders.
Sends completed surgery packets to surgery facilities and pre-op departments.
Meets or calls surgery patients to inform them about procedure dates and facilities.
Schedules patients for follow-up appointments, tests and exams.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
include a high school diploma or associate degree and experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient setting. Certification as a Medical Assistant and CPR/BLS certification are also preferred.
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