CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II NEUROSURGERY

Job Title

Maintains and logs all Providers and other clinical staff's CME requirements, mandatory training requirements, and performs statistical recordkeeping for the office/department. Performs all tasks associated with a medical assistant and as needed, tasks associated with Ortho Technician. Is responsible to have all educational material updated and in stock. Assist with delivery of essential IHMG communication/participation in daily huddles as needed and as directed by manager. Schedules surgeries for the doctors and performs pre-authorizations and updates the personal data appliances/calendars of the Providers.

Essential Job Functions

Schedules surgeries for the doctors and performs pre-authorizations and updates the personal data appliances/calendars of the Providers.

Functions as the administrative assistant to the Orthopedic Surgeon and the Practice Manager.

Maintains physician PTO/CME schedules and posts these to the master office calendar for staffing

Monitors CME credits to ensure completion within the cycle, and records and maintains records for documentations of such

Monitors the supply of educational materials and orders/renews at appropriate times. Reviews new educational material when it becomes available as to appropriateness for the practice.

Coordinates the doctors' and NPP office schedules in the PDA's, along with their meeting & personal appointments to maintain an efficient flow.

Accurately takes and records messages relaying them to the appropriate person

Assists with coordination of communications and projects related to the orthopedic practices

Provides assistance to the Practice Manager/Administrator in maintaining communication among all the offices and teams

Gathers information from sources during survey process as requested

Communicates the monthly physician schedule to the physicians and other offices within our practice

Maintains competencies including timely renewals of all licensure of staff employed by EHO

Responsible for all clinical duties of an orthopedic practice

Rooms the patients

Documents a History & Physical and takes any vital signs requested by physician

Draws injections and places supplies for such into the patient exam rooms

Makes sure x-ray images and readings are available in the exam rooms for the appropriate patients

Monitors HIPAA compliancy in the clinic with images and patients names being viewed

Obtains consents and performs MRSA nasal swabs when requested by physician

Obtains surgical consent, completes patient intake forms, and schedules dates of surgery for the surgical candidates.

Reviews all preoperative testing prior to surgeries and places such for physician to sign off on

Replaces products in each exam room as they are used and maintains an adequate stock of supplies

Performs preauthorization's with the insurance companies of all patients having surgery and relays the auth # to the appropriate department at the hospital and at ortho billing

Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.

Two years of medical/surgical experience in a medical/physician office setting.

Medical Terminology

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Extreme Heat - x

Extreme Cold - x

Heights - x

Confined Spaces - x

Extreme Noise(>85dB) - x

Mechanical Hazards - x

Use of Vibrating Tools - x

Operates Vehicle (company) - x - x

Operates Heavy Equipment - x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x

Rotates All Shifts - x - x

8 Hours Shifts - x - x

10-12 Hours Shifts - x - x

On-Call - x - x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - x - x

Travel Between Sites - x - x

Direct Patient Care - x - x

Respirator Protective Equipment - x - x

Eye Protection - x - x

Head Protection (hard hat) - x

Hearing Protection - x

Hand Protection - x - x

Feet, Toe Protection - x

Body Protection - x - x

Latex Exposure - x - x

Solvent Exposure - x

Paint (direct use) Exposure - x

Dust (sanding) Exposure - x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure - x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - x - x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure - x - x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure - x - x

Mist Exposure - x

Wax Stripper (direct use) - x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x - x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x - x

Laser Exposure - x - x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Bending (Stooping) - x - x

Sitting - x - x

Walking - x - x

Climbing Stairs - x - x

Climbing Ladders -