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About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
This position is responsible and accountable for the entry of surgeon office requests for surgery to include patient demographic and medical information. The position acts as the central contact for coordination of pre-surgical information from the surgeon office and internal departments prior to day of surgery.
Responsibilities
Responsible for entry of surgical patient information into ECU Health Electronic Medical Record.
Prompt entry of information obtained via fax or electronic health record.
Entering of surgical information as needed/required.
Ensures duplicate charts are not created by various quality measures.
Liaison between VSC and surgeon offices.
Manage and coordinate all resources needed to start patients encounter with our facility.
Communicate with surgeon offices as needed to ensure correct and accurate information is obtained.
Coordinates with scheduling to ensure consistent processes.
Responsible for having good written and verbal communication skills with the physicians and their office personnel.
Records all information accurately and efficiently with minimal to no mistakes.
Coordinates with Pre-Op and other internal departments.
Verifies that all information needed for nurse review the day prior to surgery is given to Pre-Op Charge nurse as soon as possible except for any last minute changes. Notes medications and other health issues as required.
Notifies schedulers regarding certain patient medications or medical history to ensure patients arrive time is adequate.
Ensure appropriate signatures on H&P and consent form per regulatory requirements.
Responsible for making sure all cases information is obtained as cases are scheduled.
Provides critical notes and information for admissions staff regarding patient needs, payments, additional signatures etc.
Communicates schedule changes and/or information throughout the facility as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Three to four years related experience
High School or Equivalent (GED) or higher
Other Information
Position Onsite
Shift: Monday - Friday
- 8AM-5PM
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
D'metrius Dew, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: dmetrius.dew@ecuhealth.org
