Surgery Coordinator

About the role

Surgical coordinators are responsible for all aspects of pre-operation activities for their medical facility. This work typically includes following a patient through many stages of preparatory work. Once a patient’s surgical needs have been identified, surgical coordinators work with their facility to secure a surgical schedule for the patient.

Responsibilities

• Discusses treatment options, establishes treatment schedules, and prepares financial arrangements with patients.
• Monitors each patient’s progress to ensure completion of treatment plan and reports patient status to attending doctor as well as enter and track patient treatment plans in computer system.
• Ensure that all forms for acceptance (predeterminations to third parties benefit providers) have been submitted and patients have been notified of status and their financial responsibilities.
• Manages consultation reports and progress.
• Actively participates as a contributing member of the clinic team to achieve patient satisfaction and production goals.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.