Surgical Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules all OR surgeries and procedures, including pre-op, medical clearance, and post-op appointments.
• Verifies patient demographics and obtains pre-certifications for all surgeries and procedures from insurance carriers.
• Instructs patients on procedure protocol and responds to patient's questions and concerns.
• Acts as a liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for the communication of clinical data and to determine OR scheduling.
• Ensures that all pre-op processes and forms are completed and forwarded to the OR.
• Functions as a backup to the front office staff as necessary.
• Performs automated functions within job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, patient relations, and telephone skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records/systems.
• Familiarity with commercial insurance processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task.

Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of scheduling experience, with two years in a clinical setting, preferably in a medical practice environment.