Surgery/Special Unit Coordinator - Bariatric Surgery - OneTen Coalition

Surgery/Special Unit Coordinator - Bariatric Surgery

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

Akron General has a dedicated, knowledgeable and patient-centered team of weight-loss specialists who are here to support patients and help them find the best, and most healthy, solutions for thei r weight-loss difficulties. With help from our specialists in sleep disorders, gastroenterology and nutrition, cardiology, internal medicine, psychology and other obesity-related fields, as needed, our patients receive the support they need for a permanent return to health.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am - 4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Ensure accuracy of system-wide master patient index through validation and capture of patient demographic data.
  

• Validate patient physician information and ensures accurate collection.
  

• Identify patients in need of financial counseling to ensure appropriate payment of services.
  

• Triage appointments, based on diagnosis, patient preferences, and physician specialty.
  

• Coordinate services and provide special instructions as requested by patients, internal physicians and referring physicians.
  

• Perform scheduling both intra- and inter-departmentally as requested by physician orders.
  

• Receive orders and processes as indicated by provider and schedules according to protocol.
  

• Ensure accuracy of all data including appropriate CPT coding and case information (side, equipment, etc.).
  

• Serve as liaison with admitting office regarding hospital reservations, update admission information and cancels reservations.
  

• Act as a resource to all department personnel (surgeons, medical secretaries, nurses, residents, etc.) on daily activity.
  

• Communicate with patients and their families to provide detailed instructions, directions, and resources available.
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED.
  

• Two years of related experience in an area that provides broad knowledge of medical terminology that includes patient registration, patient billing, insurance processing or appointment/operating room scheduling OR three years of customer service concierge experience.
  

• Proficient in personal computers (PC) and general knowledge of PC-based systems and software.
  

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
  

• Working knowledge of computerized appointment/OR scheduling systems, patient billing, insurance processing or other related office functions to coordinate patient access.
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and/or CPT/ICD coding.
  

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Physical Requirements:

• Requires frequent standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity to grasp and handle records and to operate PC computer in the course of work and navigate throughout the hospital.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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