Admin. Sec/Surg.Coord PhyPrac

Job Summary

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.

Duties & 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.

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.