Surgical Coordinator | Surgery Durbin| Full Time | Days at UF Health

Saint Johns, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Patient Coordination, EPIC Software, Customer Service, Authorization Processing, Pre-operative Coordination, Clinical Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Under the supervision of the Department Director, Ambulatory Administrator, or Office Manager, directs, coordinates and facilitates the surgical scheduling activities of all clinic physicians. Utilizes appropriate administrative, financial and operational policies and procedures to facilitate continuity of care for the surgical patient. Acts as liaison between the department and other surgical and financial areas. Responsibilities Coordinates the scheduling of pre-operative appointments to include preadmission testing, history and physical, and other associated tests or services related to the surgical procedure. Attends and actively listens and participates in the regularly scheduled Referral Coordinator and/or Surgical Coordinator training sessions and meetings. Instructs patients on administrative, financial and preoperative processes. Verifies insurance coverage, obtains authorization, submits clinical information as required and communicates with patient, vendors, surgeon and hospital abreast of the surgical plan. Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team. Utilizes the internal surgical scheduling EPIC application and external scheduling processes. Identifies and requests specialized equipment and/or personnel required by the physicians for performance of each surgical case. Review reports to determine if procedures authorized match procedures performed. Reviews reports to determine if authorization is required for unscheduled surgeries performed after hours. Prepares reports as requested, educates staff members and physicians in new processes, policies and procedures. Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care. Qualifications Experience Requirements: 2 years - working in an Ambulatory Healthcare environment - required 2 years - customer service - required 2 years - working with third party payors (insurance carriers) required Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent - required Travel: Up to 10% UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace

Responsibilities

Directs and facilitates surgical scheduling activities for clinic physicians while acting as a liaison between departments and financial areas. Manages pre-operative appointments, insurance authorizations, and coordinates specialized equipment for surgical cases.