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UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS CENTER
LPN/Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Scheduling
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$51,082 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Join the UOC team! University Orthopedics Center, a leader in orthopedic care throughout Central PA for 35 years, is currently seeking a full-time Clinical Support Staff - Surgical Scheduling representative. We are excited to meet highly motivated candidates who have clinical knowledge and excellent people skills. In this position, you will be responsible for performing surgical scheduling/pre-authorization function as necessary to support UOC clinical teams. Will provide telephone and physical support for patient surgical scheduling, clinical support, ancillary support, as well as pre-authorization of requested ancillary services. At UOC, creating the best patient experience is a priority, so facilitating the integration of administrative and patient care functions to improve clinic performance and patient satisfaction is important while complying with all legal, administrative and regulatory standards.