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Surgical Coordinator

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama, New York, NY, United States


Job Title
Surgical Coordinator

Job Location
New York, NY 10019

Shift
M-F 9AM - 5PM

Pay
$19 - $21/hr without benefits

Contract
3 months, possible extension

Requirements

Two (2) years of surgical scheduling experience.

Associate's Degree

Spanish fluency

Job Summary
Strong knowledge of insurance authorization processes, attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently coordinate with providers and payers to secure timely approvals for surgical cases. Experience with EPIC preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all OR surgeries and procedures

Monitors front office workflow and ensures optimal service delivery

Verifies patient demographics and obtains pre-certifications from insurance carriers

Obtains patient medical clearance

Resolves patient issues and answers questions regarding policies and procedures

Places surgical confirmation calls one day prior to procedures

Schedules post-operative follow-up visits with providers

Acts as liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for clinical communication and OR scheduling

Trains and mentors surgical scheduling coordinators and junior staff

Collects and distributes required paperwork to coordinate surgeries

Records hospital reservation and pre-admit data in CERNER system

Performs additional duties as assigned

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