Surgery Coordinator - Orthopedics

Surgery Partners Careers • Great Falls, MT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth. POSITION OVERVIEW: 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED