Surgical Coordinator

Excellent opportunity with a growing company in Rhode Island

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Michael Gartman
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A bit about us:

This facility’s mission is to provide the highest quality care integrated with world class education and research. They believe that their exceptional employees make this possible. The organization chooses to employ qualified talent who take pride in their work and enjoy interacting with patients and physicians every day. They are seeking individuals who wish to grow with them.

If you are interested please reach out to me at:

949.946.4847– Feel free to call or text
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Why join us?

Competitive Salary
Excellent Insurance Benefits
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
401k Retirement Plans & Contribution
Training & Development
Tuition Reimbursement
100% Company Paid Life & Long Term Disability Insurance
Profit Sharing Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Yearly Performance Reviews & Bonuses
Opportunities for Internal Growth

Job Details

Responsible for performing a variety of duties specific to the appropriate scheduling of surgical cases for the Physician. Exceptional organizational skills and people skills are needed.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contact patients for scheduling, review of history and medications to determine and discuss any required preoperative testing or education.
• Ensure that all appropriate paperwork is completed prior to the scheduling procedure.
• Ensure accuracy of patient registration and scheduling.
• Ensure correct codes and patient information is provided to OR booking offices.
• Appropriately coordinates number and length of cases booked per OR session.
• Ensure timely updating of provider’s calendar, to ensure accurate OR and office schedule, calls, conferences, and departmental obligations. Communicates these changes to Administrative Manager, Site Manager, and COO.
• Responsible to obtain appropriate referrals and authorizations for office visits, procedures, and surgeries on the physicians/providers’ schedule.
• Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Ensure appropriate testing is performed prior to procedures including lab work, clearance from patient’s primary medical physician, etc.
• Contact insurance companies to obtain pre-authorization as required.
• Correspond with appropriate billing staff regarding patients scheduled and need for contact regarding deductibles or payments due prior to surgery.
• Communicate all necessary information to patients regarding arrival, pre-and post-op instructions, and appointments required for their procedure.
• Assists with general office work such as mail, filing, forms completion.
• Key player in the training process for other Admins and front desk staff.
• Functions in a collaborative way, including training (when necessary) other UOI employees including call center, reception, and other Administrative Assistants.
• Answer and triage patient phone calls.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Administrative and organizational skills to coordinate patient-care activities.
• Excellent telephone manner and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and other physician offices.
• Excellent computer skills to accurately and efficiently assist in the running of a busy office, including email, scanning and word processing.
• Organizational skills to triage patients appropriately for required testing, visits, surgeries, and other encounters.
• Knowledge of MS Office and EMR systems/Practice Management Systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

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