Admin. Sec/Surg.Coord PhyPrac

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care and serves as a leading voice in efforts to ensure the health of individuals and communities.

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.
• Contacts and confirms dates and times of procedures with patients.
• Maintains Physician’s weekly schedule, including coordinating academic meetings and travel arrangements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of six months of 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 the ability to deal effectively with staff, physicians, and patients in a courteous manner.