Surgery Coodinator

02409 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main
- Surgery:
Plastic and Reconstruction

Full time

Yes

40

• Monday
  - Friday,
• 8:00am to 5:00pm

$21.85 - $32.80

Surgery coordinator is responsible for coordinating and scheduling/posting surgical procedures, ancillary testing, and related patient services to ensure efficient operating room utilization. This role is a liaison among physicians, patients, insurance providers, requiring strong organizations skills, attention to details, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 years of office or clerical experience or equivalent experience

• Schedules and coordinates surgical cases with corresponding ancillary tests and arrangements by recognizing the differences between various types of procedures and differences between patients' needs within the same procedure.
• Recommends surgery times and dates to physicians to assure that adequate space and time is allowed for completion of the surgery based on knowledge of the procedure. Maintains a thorough understanding of the logistical requirements of each procedure and the individual needs of each physician.
• Assures that the scheduling of each surgical case is conducted and scheduled properly in the appropriate area based on knowledge of the facilities available in each room and within the guidelines established by each area and within their established timeframe.
• Prepares necessary patient reports for physicians and the department based on knowledge of the procedures performed.
• Maintains knowledge of all necessary computer programs used in the scheduling process that may include Cycare, Clinipac, McCormick-Dodge OR Scheduler, and other related systems.
• Reviews future schedules based on physicians' schedules to best utilize available operating rooms and makes recommendations to surgeons based on this information.
• Processes and reviews incoming and outgoing surgery-related documents and forms.
• Provides guidance to patients regarding the logistics of surgery; assists patients with insurance submissions, preliminary financial arrangements, and pre-certification with insurance companies. Makes necessary arrangements for patient accommodations and serves as a resource regarding all logistical aspects of the surgical process.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and departments
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Clean, well-lit, and comfortable office setting
• Moderate noise environment
• Subject to pressures and deadlines

• Frequent sitting
• Occasional standing and walking
• Occasional bending and reaching
• Frequent finger and hand dexterity
  
  Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing

• Up to 20 pounds
• Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 100 pounds as required

This position requires strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational abilities, and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities while supporting patients, providers, and care teams throughout the surgical scheduling and coordination process.

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