Surgery Procedure Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health•Prescott, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Dignity Health - Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, we are a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. We are seeking a Surgery Procedure Coordinator to be a central pivot, orchestrating seamless and efficient surgical procedures while ensuring comprehensive patient support. Every day, you will meticulously coordinate schedules for physicians, ORs, anesthesiologists, equipment, and staff per physician recommendations. You'll act as a critical liaison, communicating with all parties, distributing pre/post-op information, and expertly managing financial/insurance details to secure prior authorizations. To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of surgical workflows. Your ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive support will be paramount.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
One year of prior front office or clerical experience
Basic Computer skills, Outlook, window-based programs
Ability to organize work so that productivity and effectiveness are maximized
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing providing excellent customer service
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

One year surgical scheduling
Electronic Medical Record EMR experience
Cerner experience

Responsibilities

Schedules all surgeries and/or procedures for patient admissions/appointments maximizing allocated spaces.
Works in conjunction with physician and/or staff to prioritize admissions/appointments and maximize allocated space based on medical needs.
Validates and captures primary, secondary and tertiary insurance coverage to ensure accurate billing.
Identifies patients in need of financial counseling to ensure appropriate payment of services.
Identifies services not covered by the insurance plan or requiring prior authorization; informing patients of courses of action as appropriate.
Coordinates services and provides special instructions as requested by patients, internal physicians and referring physicians, i.e. Post Op Bracing orders and Home Health.