Surgical Coordinator

Girgis ENT•Hinsdale, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Coordinator / Surgery Scheduler (Full Time) Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift Girgis ENT is a busy, growing ENT specialty practice seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator / Surgery Scheduler to manage the surgical scheduling process from start to finish. This role is responsible for coordinating surgical cases, obtaining insurance authorizations, organizing pre-operative requirements, and guiding patients through the surgery process. The ideal candidate has previous surgical scheduling experience in a medical office or hospital setting, strong attention to detail, and excellent patient communication skills.

Requirements

2+ years medical office experience
Surgical scheduling experience strongly preferred
Experience obtaining insurance authorizations and verifications
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and patient service skills
Ability to manage multiple surgical cases simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced specialty practice

Nice To Haves

Experience in ENT or other surgical specialty practice
Experience using Modernizing Medicine EMA
Knowledge of surgical facility workflows and insurance authorization processes

Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical scheduling for ENT procedures with hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
Manage the entire surgical workflow from physician order to surgery date
Obtain insurance prior authorizations and referrals as required
Verify patient insurance benefits related to surgical procedures
Coordinate pre-operative testing and medical clearances
Communicate surgery dates, preparation instructions, and expectations to patients
Review patient financial responsibility and collect surgical pre-payments
Ensure all surgical documentation is complete and submitted to the facility
Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and surgery facilities to ensure cases run smoothly
Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR