Surgical Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Horizon Family Medical Group is looking for a Surgical Coordinator to work in one of 2 offices in Orange County NY in Cornwall and Newburgh.

Job Qualifications

• Friendly demeanor.

Good Communicator

Bilingual Spanish Preferred but not Essential

• Attention to detail.

• Team player.

• Can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Job Details • Salary is commensurate with experience. • Office hours are generally 9-5 Monday through Friday

JOB DESCRIPTION:POSITION: Surgical Coordinator / Surgical Counselor

JOB SUMMARY: Education And Experience This individual is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of pre-operative preparations in order to promote patient confidence in their medical care and to make the surgical experience as smooth as possible; acts as a liaison between the office, surgical facility, patient and primary care physician. • High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred. • Two years experience in a surgical specialty practice, ophthalmology preferred. • C.O.A. is helpful. Essential Skills And Abilities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • A strong organization with an attention to detail. • Analytical problem-solving skills. • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to work independently and as a team member. • Demonstrated computer literacy. • The capability of meeting patient surgical scheduling volumes as established by the lead technician.

Responsibilities • Acts as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeon, primary care physician, and the surgical facility in all aspects of pre-operative preparations. • Schedules all patient surgeries and pre-operative appointments, including those with the patient’s primary care physician, surgical facility, ophthalmologist or technician. • Schedules post-operative appointments as appropriate. • Arranges patient transportation if necessary. • Notifies patients of all scheduled appointments. • Sends appropriate H&P forms, labs, EKGs, and radiology needs to primary care physician. • Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, H&Ps, and signed consent forms, and transfers to the surgical facility. • Answers all telephone inquiries from patients, their families, or primary care physicians concerning surgery and/or related concerns. • Contacts patients two days prior to surgery advising them about their arrival time at the hospital, answering any questions, and reminding them of any changes in their medications. • Performs other tasks as assigned

Horizon Family Medical Group
We're Everywhere You Need Us To Be...
And Always Growing!
Our family of practitioners, specialists, nurses, and staff members is dedicated to providing the finest possible Medical attention for everybody, everywhere.
During the last two decades, we have opened more than thirty-seven offices in Orange County and Putnam County and now are, quite literally, "everywhere you need us to be." At any one of our locations, you will be respected, well treated, and deeply appreciated for the trust you have placed in our services.

Company Description

Horizon Family Medical Group\r\nWe're Everywhere You Need Us To Be...\r\nAnd Always Growing!\r\nOur family of practitioners, specialists, nurses, and staff members is dedicated to providing the finest possible Medical attention for everybody, everywhere.\r\nDuring the last two decades, we have opened more than thirty-seven offices in Orange County and Putnam County and now are, quite literally, "everywhere you need us to be." At any one of our locations, you will be respected, well treated, and deeply appreciated for the trust you have placed in our services.