Surgical Coordinator, Physician Practice

Care New England Health System • Providence, RI

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and maintaining surgical schedules for the practice. Coordinates with hospitals to arrange for patient pre-op testing, medical clearances. Responsible for triaging phone calls appropriately and maintaining the Physician’s weekly schedule, including coordinating academic meetings and travel arrangements.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is required.
• Ability to deal with and maintain confidential information.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to calculate and collect cash transactions.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills and ability to deal effectively with staff, physicians and patients in a courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintains surgical schedules for the practice.
• Obtains authorizations when needed.
• Coordinates with hospitals to schedule and arrange all patient pre-op testing, medical clearances, etc.
• Triages patient phone calls appropriately for office visits, tests, surgeries, and other encounters.
• Prepares patients’ charts and files related patient records.
• Contact and confirm dates and time of procedures with patients.
• Maintains Physician’s weekly schedule.
• Coordinates academic meetings, including travel arrangements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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