ASC Coordinator/Peri-Operative Aide (Ambulatory Surgery Center) - 0.5 - Umphysicians

The ASC Coordinator/Peri-Operative Aide assists the surgery center nursing team in the care of surgical patients with transportation of the pre and post-operative patient. They will perform a final check of supplies to ensure that they are complete and that everything is stocked for care of patients. Moves equipment in and out of pre-op and recovery rooms as needed.

This individual will also serve as a key clerical and administrative coordinator for the unit that manages phones, paging, and communication between the ASC departments. They will check patients in and complete the registration process, being the first point of contact that patient has in the surgery center. The coordination maintains confidential information and supports all other activities of the Ambulatory Surgery Center.

What you will do as a ASC Coordinator/Peri-Operative Aide:

• Anticipate this role being primarily remote, however; with onsite training and the potential for some on-site shifts based on department needs.
• Supports the remote Nursing Phone Team for the ASC in the care of patients prior to their upcoming surgery.
• Works with HIM (medical records) obtaining Preop History and Physicals.
• Maintains unit information sources such as daily census sheets, surgical patient billing records, patient clinical results, and surgical schedules in a confidential manner
• Cleans the room from the least soiled area to the most soiled area, and washes/wipes room equipment and furniture surfaces from top to bottom
• Uses age-appropriate transportation methods
• Properly checks patient identification and compares it to the chart
• Check-in patients, and complete registration if applicable, as well as hand-off to ASC clinical team, for the ASC OR and Procedure Center
• May assume responsibility for the drafting of acceptable correspondence emanating from the office
• Maintains unit information sources such as daily census sheets, surgical patient billing records, patient clinical results, and surgical schedules in a confidential manner
• Takes accurate messages via phone, Vocera, paging or in-person in a professional manner and directs such communications as appropriate

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED; Certified Nursing Assistant; BLS
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required within three months of hire
• Clinical experience in an accredited hospital or surgical center. 
• Good working knowledge of office service job skills with demonstrated ability to take initiative with responsibilities and work independently 
• Must have excellent customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to type accurately
• Applicants must be able to multi-task in a very busy setting (with multiple interruptions) while paying great attention to detail of tasks
• Excellent computer skills in current Microsoft Office and Outlook programs. 
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics. 
• Ability to lift and position patients and equipment

Clinic Description: Clinics and Surgery Center  

Location: 909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 

Hours: 0.5 FTE Remote/Hybrid

Benefits:This is a benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more!

Compensation:

At M Physicians we believe in pay transparency and equity. The compensation for each position is based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other role-specific considerations. Our total compensation is designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance.

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.