Pre-Op/PACU Dept Coordinator

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Aerodigestive Pre & Post OP
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 7am-4:30pm
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)
Posting #: 953577
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Responsible for preparing the department for both the current and subsequent day to support patient care and smooth operations. This includes putting charts together, flagging charts for physician signatures, scheduling PAT, ordering equipment and supplies needed for the patient care, and working with charge nurse to assign patients to appropriate rooms and staff.

Position Duties

  • Coordinates communications for Pre-op or PACU
    1. Answers all incoming calls in courteous and professional manner and triages appropriately
    2. Communicates professionally and remains calm and professional during stressful situations
    3. Updates the unit tracking board with patient information and nursing assignments
    4. Coordinates patient placement with bed placement
    5. Communicates professionally and remains calm and professional during stressful situations
    6. Obtains physician orders from SCM
    7. Review AMPFM dashboard routinely and works collaboratively with Admitting the day before
    and the day of to confirm the patients correct name and the correct account for the visit.
    8. Collaborates with EVS to have isolation rooms/locations cleaned in a timely manner.

    PRE-OP
    1. Flags documents in patient chart for physician signature
    2. Looks in AMPFM for patient arrival and coordinates timely arrival to the unit to avoid delays
    in procedure
    3. Faxes scheduling orders from Healthpoint to Admitting to assure authorization number for procedure is obtained pre-procedure

    PACU
    1. Updates the bed hold log
  • Coordinates and or schedules same day add on procedures
    1. Monitors the fax and printer frequently for orders and patients to be scheduled

    PRE-OP
    1. Obtains orders from offices
    2. Calls admitting with OR add on procedures so the patient visit account is started
    3. Calls families at home to obtain NPO status, move surgery time up if appropriate, and
    notifies OR HUC if family is able to move surgery time up

    PACU
    1. Works with bed placement to assign beds or change bed assignments from unit to PICU
    2. Works collaboratively with OR coordinator for in-patient, add-on procedures
    3. Obtains Valley Anesthesia assignments from fax and provides to Anesthesia group, Pre-op,
    and PACU supervisor
  • Provides support to other staff as needed
    1. Anticipates needs of the team and helps to coordinate smooth unit operations with charge
    nurse
    2. Follows compliance rules/HIPPA laws
    3. Places requests for SCD devices or epidural pumps and other equipment, as needed, and
    receives to unit prior to patient arrival
    4. Screens visitors for appropriate ID bands
    5. Orders linen for the department
    6. Places work orders in Sprocket for the department, keeps log and follows up

    PRE-OP
    1. Works with admitting to ensure consents from CMS are obtained pre-procedure
  • Accomplishes necessary tasks in organized, systematic manner
    1. Orders all necessary updated and current documents and office supplies for peri-op visit and files in an orderly manner
    2. Maintains knowledge of current policy and procedure and ensures compliance

    PRE-OP
    1. Puts all charts together for same day add-on and next-day patient visit

    PACU
    1. Organizes patient charts and searches for appropriate orders
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. High School diploma or equivalent
Required

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. One year of experience working in a clerical support role
Required
2. Two or more years of experience working in a clerical support role
Preferred

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Knowledge and proficient use of computers
Required
2. Ability to proficiently answer phones in courteous, professional manner and triage appropriately
Required
3. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
Required
4. Ability to maintain calm professionalism in stressful situations
Required
5. Ability to multi task
Required
6. Knowledge of medical terminology
Required

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. BLS
Required

Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position

1. Basic Life Support - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
10. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
11. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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