Surgery Coordinator

The Surgery Center of Coral Gables • Miami, FL

just now • $17 - $19

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and scheduling of surgical cases and other procedures. Reports to the Center Director and/or Lead Nurse.

Requirements

• At least one year experience as a scheduler preferred and medical background and knowledge.
• Verbal ability required to comprehend written instructions regarding scheduled procedures and various Center forms.
• Clerical ability required to avoid perceptual errors when completing patient information forms and other documents.
• Tact and understanding to deal with surgeons and their personnel to admit Center patients.
• Able to evaluate information against judgmental criteria interviewing Center patients.
• Shows an interest in the patient/family as an individual through activities such as answering questions and providing privacy.
• Promote cooperative environment with both the clinical and operational side of the business
• For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Nice To Haves

• One to three months on the job training given to attain adequate job proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgery patients at the Center according to established policies and procedures.
• Schedules and registers all surgery patients at least one month in advance in Nextgen to include: ensuring all insurance and procedure information is accurate and complete, preparing and completing the charts and printing labels.
• Cancels surgery procedures in the system at the time of actual cancellation and tracks for trends.
• Ensures that H & P’s, labs, surgery clearances, pathology, EKG’s, etc. are in the charts prior to surgery.
• Compares surgery schedule to charts to ensure all patients have been captured.
• Handles all surgery related calls.
• Collects data pertaining to the Patient Satisfaction Survey. Report findings to the Administrator to include in month end statistics.
• Orders all surgery related chart supplies.
• Distributes schedules for the next day to all departments.
• Advises the nursing department of cases requiring special needs and/or accommodations.
• Performs other related duties as directed for the efficient operation of the Surgery Center.

Benefits

• eligible bonuses
• commissions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed