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First State Orthopaedics is looking for a Full-Time Certified Medical Coder for the Newark, DE office to assist with audits and patient account job duties.

Responsibilities for Medical Coder include:

· Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes

· Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations

· Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear

· Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation

· Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual

· Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy

· Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding

· Ensure that all codes are current and active

Qualifications for Medical Coder include:

· Associate's Degree in Medical coding or successful completion of a certification program

· Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

· Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy

· Commitment to a high level of customer service

· Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures

· Solid oral and written communication skills

· Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred

· Able to work independently

First State Surgery Center – Business Office Lead

First State Surgery Center is searching for a qualified candidate to successfully take on a Business Office Lead role. This position is full time, and requires flexible availability starting in the early morning hours.

A desired candidate will have excellent communication skills, clerical organizational skills, front desk and scheduling experience, office experience, excellent problem solving abilities, strong leadership, and is extremely reliable.

If you have any interest in this position and feel like you meet the qualifications listed, or if you have any family/friend referrals who meet the qualifications, please send resumes to [email protected]

Job Location: Newark, DE, USA

Position Type: Full time permanent position

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of current desktop support experience.

Required Skills: Experience supporting Windows 7 and Windows 10, and Microsoft Office 2010 and above. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software related desktop issues. Knowledge of Microsoft networking principles, capable of multi-tasking and working with minimal supervision.

Other Nice Skills to have: Knowledge of Next Gen software, Citrix, thin clients, SQL and Database servers, Right fax, wireless networks and experience in a medical facility.

Job description / Duties: First State Orthopaedics is looking for a professional, skilled individual to provide advice and support to our employees to help them effectively use computer software/hardware. Duties include but not limited to: providing telephone, e-mail and in-person support, identifying hardware/software problems and solutions, installing and downloading approved software, ensuring users’ efficient and effective utilization of applications and equipment by providing guidelines for use and self-help instructions. Maintain desktop and laptop standards for all locations. Working with Next Gen programmer and IT support staff, undertaking various housekeeping and reporting functions for the areas of responsibility. Maintain work records through ticket based tracking system and inform users about the status of open problems.

Essential qualities: Exceptional interpersonal skills, energetic individual with a positive attitude, above average ability to communicate with end user’s, attention to detail, strong multi tasking and follow through and the ability to safeguard confidential data. To be considered, you must have the ability to lift 35 pounds, work 8:00am. – 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday with occasional late nights and weekends. Must have reliable transportation to drive to satellite offices.

First State Orthopaedics offers excellent benefits, pleasant working conditions with the opportunity to bring your talents and professional expertise to work with a rapidly growing, dynamic and progressive Orthopaedic group. For prompt consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or fax it to (302) 368-0103. Verifiable references are required along with of our company standard background checks.

Minimum Immigration status: US Citizen / Permanent Resident

Job Starting date: Position available now

Wage/Salary: Hourly: 40 to 50 hours per week / salary negotiable

• Screen patients upon their entry into our office
• Ask appropriate screening questions for each patient and document answers
• Accurately take each patient’s temperature and document the thermometer reading
• Notify Clinical Supervisor/Director of any indication the patient does not qualify to be seen in our office at that time
• Perform all other assigned duties per Clinical Supervisor/Director

• Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and friendliness.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
• Communicate recommendations on improvements of policies and procedures to management.
• Participate in committees, discussions and other team functions.
• Provide additional duties as may be assigned.

• Accurately processes and organizes out guides for upcoming appointments based on First State Orthopaedics procedures
• Accurately access patients’ chart to indicate what paperwork is needed following the protocol.
• Ability to interface with support departments and articulate issues and concerns

• Provide exceptional service to all our patients.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and friendliness.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
• Communicate recommendations on improvements of policies and procedures to management.
• Participate in committees, discussions and other team functions.
• Provide additional duties as may be assigned.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the NextGen EPM, EMR, and ICS operating system
• Maintain daily tasks within the Medical Records department
• Chart noting
  
• Scanning/Filling Forms
• Patient contact via phone and email
• Tasking to clinical
• Maintains a working Knowledge chart noting.
• Maintains a working Knowledge sending tasks to clinical.
• Maintains a working knowledge of creating, scanning, and filing forms into charts
• Transports office mail from post office to MAP location

• Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and friendliness.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
• Communicate recommendations on improvements of policies and procedures to management.
• Participate in committees, discussions and other team functions.
• Provide additional duties as may be assigned.

First State Surgery Center is seeking F/T, P/T and Casual/Per Diem experienced Surgical Scrub Technicians (CST or TS-C) for Ambulatory Surgery Center. Minimum of 2 years recent operating room scrub experience; Orthopaedic experience required.   

The primary function of the Surgical Scrub Technician is that of an allied health professional caregiver who provides patient care and assumes responsibility and accountability for the ambulatory care patient during surgical procedures. Elements of care include handling instruments, supplies and equipment, anticipating the needs and assisting the surgeon, preparation and maintenance of the sterile field, assisting co-workers in administering care and documentation. 

Requirements:

• Graduate of an Accredited Program or acceptable combination of skills and training
• Current certification by NBSTSA or obtainment within six (6) months of employment
• Current BCLS Certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, physicians/surgeons, surgical staff and other health care workers
• Ability to manage the care of patients during altered states of consciousness and to perform physically demanding patient care
• Provide patient care as directed and in accordance with the objectives, policies, procedures and protocols of the surgery center
• Ability to work well under pressure, respond appropriately and quickly to emergency situations, work with speed and accuracy
• Ability to prepare the operating room and surgical field, handling of instruments, supplies and equipment, anticipation of the needs and assisting the surgeon, maintenance of sterile field, preparation and cleaning of surgical suite
• Skills include clinical reasoning and decision making, compassion in a therapeutic environment, superior communication skills, appreciation of patient diversity and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Contact:  Raymond M. Krett, Jr.

FAX:  302-472-7598

E-mail:  [email protected]