Surgery Coordinator - Orthopedics

Great Falls Hospital • Great Falls, MT

47d

About The Position

Schedules surgeries/appointments for patients by telephone or in person in a
timely and efficient manner. Works collaboratively with surgical locations,
other members of patient's care team, and prior authorization team to coordinate
care and ensure all preoperative requirements are met in a timely/efficient
manner. This includes by not limited to, coordinating appointments for
preoperative clearance, scheduling post-operative appointments, getting
surgeon's orders to appropriate locations. Ensures the patient is aware of
date/location of surgery and any preoperative requirements. Actively
participates in quality improvement for department efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One and one-half (1 1/2) years related experience and/or training required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical Terminology helpful
• Basic telephone and computer skills, excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and keep work organized in a hectic work environment, with patient care always being the priority.
• Insurance knowledge

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgeries/appointments for patients by telephone or in person in a timely and efficient manner.
• Works collaboratively with surgical locations, other members of patient's care team, and prior authorization team to coordinate care and ensure all preoperative requirements are met in a timely/efficient manner.
• Coordinates appointments for preoperative clearance, scheduling post-operative appointments, getting surgeon's orders to appropriate locations.
• Ensures the patient is aware of date/location of surgery and any preoperative requirements.
• Actively participates in quality improvement for department efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED