Surgical Coordinator
Redefine Healthcare · Edison, NJ · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$20–$22/hrFull-time
Pay
- $20-22/hour depending on specialty and experience
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- Full-time
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick time
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness)
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with Company match
- Yearly bonus
Responsibilities
- Coordinate surgical procedures with physicians, patients, and surgical facilities
- Maintain and manage surgical schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Communicate surgical instructions, preparation details, and post-op requirements to patients
- Verify insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits for surgical services
- Serve as the primary point of contact between patients, surgeons, and operating facilities
- Track surgical authorizations and collaborate with the authorization team to ensure compliance
- Maintain accurate patient and surgical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
- Resolve scheduling conflicts or delays and escalate issues as needed
- Perform adhoc projects and additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Maintain Licensure Or Certification: HIPAA compliance training required; Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or equivalent preferred
- High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in surgical scheduling, medical coordination, or administrative healthcare role
- Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and scheduling systems