Surgery Coordinator

Job # 25264 Surgery Coordinator

Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner!
Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent.


Compensation and Schedule for the Surgery Coordinator
Surgery Coordinator - Full-time, onsite, $20-$24 per hour, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Be part of a positive work environment with great benefits and opportunities for growth!


Required Qualifications of the Surgery Coordinator
- 3+ years of recent high-volume surgery/procedure scheduling experience required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen


Job Summary for the Surgery Coordinator
Provide support with the daily activities of procedure scheduling for in-office orthopedic procedures, registration, and patient referrals by performing the following duties. Interact with patients, staff, hospital personnel, and other professionals to schedule patient surgeries as directed by the physician. Coordinate patient needs to facilitate patient care planning and create a positive experience for the patient as well as internal customers.


Responsibilities of the Surgery Coordinator
- Make certain all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are appropriate for surgery scheduling
- Instruct patients of tests and procedures, appointments, check-in locations and other general information in a professional and courteous manner and in accordance with policies and procedures
- May coordinate hospital admissions and communicate with patients as appropriate
- Accurately coordinate surgery in accordance with computer system protocol, CPT criteria, and regulatory guidelines and ensure completion of billing documentation
- Respond to telephone messages and inform patients as needed
- Schedule surgical appointments and immediately enter appointment date and time into the EMR and physician personal calendar
- Responsible for knowing the physician's personal schedule and coordinating it with the clinical and surgical schedules
- Retrieve authorization from insurance carrier for surgeries and office visits if applicable
- Enter office and surgical appointments directly into Centricity
- Coordinate referrals for patients through insurance and other physicians' offices and schedule outpatient testing
- Conduct reminder calls to all patients
- Track incoming scans for film reviews for upcoming consultations or office visits
- Assist other staff personnel during busy times or staff shortage


About the Company
This well-known and successful healthcare system has remained a symbol of quality for nearly 40 years. They are the 5th largest healthcare system in the nation, with more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. This organization has won numerous awards as a top healthcare employer because of its excellent work environment and commitment to their employees' growth and success. This organization has an immediate need for an experienced Surgery Coordinator with excellent customer service skills to join their team!