Surgical Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a qualified Surgical Coordinator to join our Occupational Health team. Core responsibilities include: • Responds to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner • Maintains adequate time allotments for surgical procedures • Completes accurate documentation of informed consent with patients for surgical procedures • Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test preparations, medical clearances, pre-surgical testing, and ensures proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing has been completed • Confirms patient’s insurance provider and obtains prior authorization for surgical procedures in a timely manner • Books cases in a timely manner with all necessary equipment ordered upon receipt of authorization • Initiates follow up of medical clearances and PAT’s and works with PCP directly to ensure patient is fully vetted for surgery • Communicates as needed with physicians and other staff about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling • Books surgeries based on physician volume maintaining appropriate standard turn-around times • Obtains referrals as required by insurance plan • Schedule pre-surgical/post-op appointments as required
Requirements
- Candidate must have a High School Diploma
- Surgical Coordinating experience
- Surgical prior authorization experience
- Candidate should be familiar with EMR
Responsibilities
- Responds to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner
- Maintains adequate time allotments for surgical procedures
- Completes accurate documentation of informed consent with patients for surgical procedures
- Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test preparations, medical clearances, pre-surgical testing, and ensures proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing has been completed
- Confirms patient’s insurance provider and obtains prior authorization for surgical procedures in a timely manner
- Books cases in a timely manner with all necessary equipment ordered upon receipt of authorization
- Initiates follow up of medical clearances and PAT’s and works with PCP directly to ensure patient is fully vetted for surgery
- Communicates as needed with physicians and other staff about any patient concerns/issues related to scheduling
- Books surgeries based on physician volume maintaining appropriate standard turn-around times
- Obtains referrals as required by insurance plan
- Schedule pre-surgical/post-op appointments as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
