Surgical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Surgical Coordinator - Orthopedic Clinic

Type:  Temp-to-perm

Schedule: 40 hours per week, must be flexible to work 8-hour shift between the below times, must work 1 late shift per week
Monday 7AM – 7PM
Tuesday 7AM – 7PM
Wednesday 7AM – 7PM
Thursday 7AM – 5PM
Friday 7AM – 5PM

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience as Surgical Coordinator / Surgical Scheduler (orthopedic/pain management setting highly preferred)
• Experience with eClinicalWorks / Surgimate preferred

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordination of patient activities for the Surgical Coordinator Department to ensure compassionate and professional care
• Act as liaison for physicians, facilities, and patients regarding scheduling of emergent and elective surgeries and procedures
• Responsible for coordinating surgeon’s schedules, OR time, and necessary assistants required for the procedure, as well as the acquisition of any specialized surgical equipment / supplies from outside vendors, as requested by the surgeon
• Meets for potential surgical candidates to review the procedure, pre-admission testing requirements and medical clearances, and answer any questions the patient may have regarding the surgery
• Schedule appointments for any pre-operative care as specified by their surgeon’s protocol and provide accurate documentation in Outlook, Surgimate, and eClinicalWorks
• Obtains pre-certifications as mandated by each patient’s insurance carrier and relays that information to the surgical facility
• Provides pre-admission testing results to the patient’s PCP, cardiologist, etc. so that all clearances are obtained in a timely fashion
• Prepares all pre-op and post-op orders for physician review and signature and ensures they are faxed to the surgical site, in addition to H&P’s, testing results (PAT’s, diagnostic imaging reports), and clearances
• Confirms calls to the hospital or surgery center one week prior to ensure all requested documentation has been received and all requested special needs are available
• Acts as liaison with Surgimate (departments software for managing and scheduling surgeries)
• Follows all the customer service standards
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform other duties as request by management as directed

...Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws: rate of pay listed is on a per hour basis. You will be entitled to health insurance once employed for 60 days and you must work 30 hours per week, on average, per month to enroll and maintain health insurance through Complete Staffing Solutions. Once both qualifiers are met you must complete the enrollment packet and your benefits will start on the first of the subsequent month. ..It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin or any other legally protected class. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.#ZIP