Surgical Coordinator - Urology

Surgical Coordinator (Urology)

Location: Richmond Hill, NY

Hours: 5/8.5 hr shifts Monday- Friday (between 7am-7pm)

Organization: New York Health (NYH)

In this role, you will:

• Schedule office and/or hospital procedures per physician recommendation
• Respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner
• Facilitate appropriate communication with the scheduling team to balance procedures and office visits.
• Work in tandem with the authorizations department to ensure authorizations for procedures are obtained and monitored
• Compile physician schedules and coordinate resources (Anesthesia, Radiology, Equipment, etc.)
• Work with electronic medical records to document and coordinate care effectively
• Help patients navigate through appointments to ensure all proper clearances have been obtained.
• Maintain relationships with various surgical facilities.
• Collect CPT and ICD Coding.
• Obtain necessary medical clearances, blood work, and/or imaging needed for procedure compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

We require:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma (Bachelor's Degree preferred) and 1-3 years of experience in healthcare scheduling or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous insurance and authorization experience is a plus.
• Medical Assistant certification (a plus)
• Consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Bilingual: Spanish/English a plus.

What we offer:

Salary: Starting at $28/hr

Benefits: Health Insurance on day 1, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (2 floating)

Join us at NYH, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.