Surgery Patient Coordinator

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Greer, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Fee Schedule, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Manual Dexterity, Medical Assistance, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Outbound Marketing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Sales, Surgical Procedures, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Greer, SC
POSTED
27 days ago

Job Requirements

Position Summary

Serves as a liaison between the physician''s practice and future, current, and former patients. Provides accurate information about the surgeon, the practice and the anticipated procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • High School Diploma

Experience

  • Three to five years with increased responsibility in a surgical practice or customer service- oriented position

License/Registration/Certifications

  • N/A

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

  • Associates Degree

Preferred Experience

  • Surgery office experience
  • Experience creating or developing marketing or sales programs

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

  • N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Facilitates the surgeon''s consultation with the patient by providing both pre-and postoperative information, effective fee quoting, and scheduling optimization.
  • Briefs patients with procedures of interest
  • Consults surgical quotes
  • Books surgery dates
  • Collects payments
  • Establishes rapport with patients.
  • Follows up with prospects, tracks patients, sends correspondence, handles cancellations/rescheduling, assists doctor during consultation and evaluation, and other office administrative duties.
  • Crossover into nursing duties as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
  • Manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination and acceptable vision needed in daily work.
  • Must have strong knowledge of organizational dynamics and have excellent communication/coaching skills.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, the public, and other agencies.
  • Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills based on the command of the English language.
  • Must be able to perform the following functions: standing for long hours, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, pushing, pulling, and squatting.
  • Must be able to lift 30+ lbs. in order to lift/move patients, equipment, and/or supplies utilized in the work place

About the Company

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Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System