Pre-Admission Coordinator

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About the Organization

Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Established in 1832 as the America's first eye hospital, we are one of the world's premier eye care facilities and the #2 best hospital in the nation for ophthalmology as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced surgical capabilities make Wills Eye a worldwide referral center where more than 250,000 patients are treated annually. From common eye problems to rare sight-threatening diseases, Wills Eye provides general eye care and comprehensive ophthalmic specialty services that attract patients throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area, across the country and around the world.

Today, we continue to shape the science and medicine of ophthalmology, thanks to our talented, skilled physicians and staff who are dedicated to improving and preserving sight.

Description

Hours : Mondays - Fridays

8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 AM

Primary Function :

The Pre-admissions Coordinator will follow the patient throughout the pre-admission process prior to surgery. They will communicate with the surgical coordinators and patients to obtain recent notes,

clearances, and test results needed to clear the patient prior to surgery. The coordinator will ensure all required documents are in the patient's chart for review by the facility's anesthesia team.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the PAT chart creation process, checking for correctness and completion for physician review. (EKG, cardiac clearance, H&P's, etc.)
• Communicate and assist in arranging additional clearance appointments, required testing, and acquisition of outstanding notes, clearances, and test results.
• Works directly with anesthesia to address outstanding documentation for clearances.
• Assists with front desk registration and patient pre-op phone calls (covers lunches, breaks, PTO.)
• Communicates with other members of the team throughout the pre-admission process when cases get canceled or rescheduled.
• Maintains charts in a specific order for review.
• Files operative and pathology notes in patient charts.
• Logs surgical specimens.
• Answers phones.
• Other administrative duties

Position Requirements

Qualifications :

Category

Clerical

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Position

Pre-Admission Coordinator

Number of Openings

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Location

Wills Eye Surgery Center in Cherry Hill

This position is currently accepting applications.