Surgical Coordinator

Company: Engage Partners, Inc.
Location: West Nyack
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Surgical Coordinator
Full-time position

Summary:
Coordinates activities related to admission of surgical patients in hospital or other medical facility by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interviews surgical candidate patients, obtains and verifies patient information.
- Advises patients, when necessary, of changes in expected schedule.
- Coordinates surgery related paperwork with the appropriate ASC or Hospital.
- Schedules patients for surgery including giving pre-op instructions to the patient, verifying insurance coverage and referral requirements.
- Ensures and completes necessary paperwork, e.g., authorizations, PATs, medical clearances, per the admitting facility guidelines.
- Explain surgery procedures to patients in office and on the telephone. Mails surgery information to patients and arrange transportation for patients when necessary.
- Verifies and updates physician surgical schedules on a daily basis. Informs Office Manager and/or surgeon of any delays in booking surgeries.
- Reviews physician forms for completeness. Posts surgical charges and ensures they are submitted promptly after surgery.
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
- Observes strict patient confidentiality.

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