Surgical Coordinator, Ortho/Trauma (Falmouth) at Cape Cod Healthcare

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Communication, Customer Service, Medical Terminology, Interpersonal Skills, Insurance Verification, Electronic Medical Records, Office Technology, Typing Skills, Patient Check-in, Patient Check-out, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Adaptability, Follow-up Scheduling, Phone Etiquette

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

· Schedule surgical appointments for the practice · Obtain reports of lab work, X-ray, EKG reports by primary care doctor, cardiologist, etc. and fax to the appropriate facilities · Obtain surgical authorizations in accordance with insurance company guidelines to ensure proper financial clearance · Communicate with referring providers regarding scheduling and completion of surgeries · Check-in and check-out patients as needed; responsibilities will include verifying and obtaining insurance and demographic information, collecting co-payments, and scheduling follow-up appointments · Answers the phone in a timely, polite and professional manner, in three rings or less, directs calls to appropriate persons and takes accurate messages within the electronic medical record · Demonstrate the ability to adjust to unexpected changes to assure that all responsibilities /duties are met during absences or increased patient volumes. · Maintains harmonious and cooperative relations with fellow employees, medical staff, patients and guests · Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information in accordance to HIPAA regulations · Float to front desk for coverage when needed · Ability to float to other MACC practices when required · Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested · Ability to read, write and communicate in English · High school graduate or equivalent · Experience in a medical office setting including scheduling of at least one (1) year experience or Bachelor’s Degree · Demonstrated excellence in providing customer service · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · At least one (1) year experience with current office technology, proficient with medical computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.) preferred · Medical Terminology knowledge preferred · Typing skills at 30 WPM preferred

Responsibilities

The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling surgical appointments, obtaining necessary reports and authorizations, and communicating with referring providers. Additional duties include patient check-in and check-out, maintaining confidentiality, and providing coverage at the front desk as needed.