At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.
Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Schedules and coordinates patients' surgeries and diagnostic studies per physician's order.
- Verifies insurance coverage and if a second opinion is required.
- Schedules surgery, diagnostic tests, or study with operating room or facility.
- Pre-certifies surgery or study if indicated; Obtains orders from physician for lab tests if indicated.
- Ensures operating room or facility is prepared for surgery, tests, or study; has necessary paperwork and special equipment for surgery if requested by physician.
- Instructs patients in pre-admission registration, surgical date, post-surgical care.
- Confirms and obtains any patient prescriptions, if indicated, from the physicians.
- Keeps patients, physicians and facilities informed of any scheduling changes.
- Records all medications prescribed and refilled by physicians for surgical patients.
- Obtains list of inpatients from physicians and provides the on-call physician with a copy of the list.
- Confirms with the on-call physician that all messages and medications are documented in patients' charts.
- Initiates and implements charge sheet process; submits charge sheet to on-call physician for services provided over the weekend.
- Assists physician in coding of procedures Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency with medical terminology required.
- Surgical terminology proficiency or OR/ASC experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer service skills required.
- Must demonstrate the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage time efficiently.
- Must be able to work independently, assess situations, make decisions and solve problems with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting: Continuously
- Standing: Rarely
- Walking: Rarely
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/stooping: None
- Kneeling/crouching: None
- Reaching overhead: None
- Using full range of motion: Rarely
- Lifting
- Light up to 20 lbs: Continuously
- Medium 21-50 lbs: Rarely
- Heavy 51 lbs+: None
- Carrying objects: Rarely
- Pushing/pulling: Rarely
- Fine motor skills/dexterity: Continuously
- Visual acuity: Continuously
- Hearing ability: Continuously
- Speaking clearly: Continuously
- Working in confined spaces: Continuously
- Exposure to outdoor elements: Rarely
- Exposure to noise: Continuously
- Exposure to infectious materials/radiation: Rarely
- Use of personal protective equipment: Rarely
- Operating office equipment: computer, keyboard, mouse, copier, printer, fax, phone, headset: Continuously
- Operating vehicles, large equipment or machinery: N/A
- Set-up and work in an ergonomic, distraction-free home office: N/A
Compensation Range for this position:
$14.23 - $21.35
Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.
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