Job Title: Surgical Coordinator
Location: NYC, New York 1002
Duration: 3 Months
Shift: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the coordination of all OR surgeries and procedures.
- Monitors front office workflow and make adjustment to ensure optimum delivery of service.
- Responsible for the Verification of patient demographics and obtaining pre-certification from insurance carriers for all OR surgeries and procedures.
- Responsible for obtaining patient medical clearance.
- Resolve patient issues or answer questions regarding policies and procedures.
- Places surgical confirmation calls 1 day in advance of scheduled surgery or procedure date. Schedules post-op follow up visits with providers.
- Liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for the communication of clinical data and to determine O.R. scheduling, etc.
- Trains and mentors other Surgical Scheduling Coordinator(s) or less senior staff within the unit.
- Collects and distributes appropriate paperwork to internal and external parties to coordinate the surgeries.
- Recording of hospital reservation and pre-admit data in CERNER system. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skill:
- Required Skills & Experience:
- Two (2) years of surgical scheduling experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer relations. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Education: High School diploma.
Preferred Education:
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
- Certificate in Medical Technology.
- Certificate in ICD-9.
- Certificate in CPT coding.