Surgical Coordinator

The Orthopaedic Institute•Gainesville, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for the complete organization of preparing the patient for surgery. This includes notifying the surgical patient of their authorization approval for surgery, coordinating all pre-operative lab work, special consultations, history and physical exam, support, and hospital pre-admission appointments as needed. This is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt position with benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Athletic Training/Exercise Science major preferred.
One year of experience working in a healthcare setting.
Demonstrated problem solving and work flow management skills required.
Must be energetic, quality driven and have proven ability to be productive member of a cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.
Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic and hospital personnel in involved in patient care.
Must exercise highest degree of professional judgment under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed physician.
Must demonstrate understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care.
Excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

Organizes patient records to ensure that all clinical information is available to surgeon prior to patient’s history & physical.
Works with attending physician and staff to plan surgical schedule to maximize efficiency of physician and assistant resources.
Coordinates add-on surgeries with surgical facilities and updates physician schedule.
Initiates the pre-operative process by scheduling surgery, pre-operative appointments and lab work.
Reviews all surgery instructions with patients. Fully educates patients about their procedures and ensure they understand their responsibility in obtaining necessary services prior to surgery.
Obtains preoperative surgical consents and informed consent for research studies.
Prepares preoperative data sheets.
Ensures all financial arrangements and insurance preauthorizations are completed before surgery.
Obtain benefit and out pocket expenses for all ancillary supplies.
Assists with travel arrangements for international and out-of-town patients.
Administrative tasks may include triaging and returning patient phone calls, preparing FMLA and disability forms and other correspondence under the direction of the supervising physician, and assisting with other tasks related to patient care.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers, facility and department staff, and collaborating physicians.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.
Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes.
Maintain personal commitment to the Steadman Clinic mission and values.
Follow policies as established in the Employee Handbook.
Attend regular staff meetings and other required meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervising physician.