Pre-Admission Testing Coordinator

Ambulatory Care Center is seeking an experienced and highly organized Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Coordinator to support our fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment. This role is critical in ensuring patients are thoroughly assessed, appropriately prepared, and fully optimized prior to the day of surgery. This role is PART-TIME, Monday-Friday, 4 hours per day.

As a key member of the perioperative team, the PAT Coordinator helps drive on time starts, reduced cancellations, and patient safety by proactively identifying risks and ensuring all pre-operative requirements are complete.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive pre-admission assessments via phone for scheduled surgical patients

• Review medical history, medications, allergies, and anesthesia risk factors

• Identify and escalate abnormal findings or risks to anesthesia providers and surgeons prior to the day of surgery

• Ensure completion and review of all required pre-operative testing (labs, EKGs, medical clearances, etc)

• Verify patients meet ASC selection criteria and anesthesia guidelines

• Provide clear pre-operative instructions, including NPO guidelines, medication management, and arrival expectations

• Coordinate with surgeon offices, anesthesia providers, and internal ASC staff to ensure case readiness

• Reduce day-of-surgery delays and cancellations through proactive follow-up and communication

• Document all assessments, communications, and clearances in the EMR

• Maintain compliance with AAAHC standards, CMS regulations, and ASC policies

Qualifications:

• LPN, medical assistant or qualified clinical professional

• Current license/certification as applicable

• Experience with pre-admission testing or anesthesia screening preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Knowledge of ambulatory surgery workflows and patient selection criteria

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• Proficiency in EMR systems

. Bi-Lingual Spanish Preferred