Surgery Scheduling Coordinator- Clifton Heart Institute

Full Time

FOR CLIFTON OFFICE
Mon-Fri 8a-430p
NO weekends, holidays or nights

The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for the management and organization of most aspects of specialists' surgery schedules in outside facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: pre-certification of all scheduled surgeries, scheduling elective and urgent surgeries and communicating pertinent information to appropriate departments and personnel regarding patient's surgery. Communicates effectively with patients, personnel and providers at all times.

• High School Diploma or GED or GED (Required)
• 1 - 2 years experience Customer Service health-related field (Required)
• Thorough knowledge of medical and surgical terminology
• Familiarity with surgical procedures

• Able to perform under pressure while maintaining good organizational abilities; able to sit for prolonged periods of time with a high level of concentration on tasks.
• Accurately enter data into information systems including Meditech, for registration, charges, and department's patient database.
• Communicates effectively with team members through participation in conflict resolution and team problem-solving while working together to achieve completion of tasks.
• Demonstrates problem-solving initiative when situations with providers arise, including meeting with providers face-to-face.
• Safeguards confidential data responsibly with regards to HIPAA laws and guidelines.
• Schedules elective and urgent cases for GHA specialists using good organizational skills, including pre-certification of procedures and scheduling of post-operative appointments.

• Climbing – Rarely
• Hearing:
  Conversation – Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds – Frequently
• Kneeling – Rarely
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. – Rarely
• Lifting