Surgical Coordinator - SC 26-10482

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:

• Associates Degree.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Certificate in Medical Technology.
• Certificate in ICD-9.
• Certificate in CPT coding.