Surgery Coordinator

Job description

Description The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of scheduling surgery. Coordinates pre-operative preparations to promote confidence in the patient’s medical care, thereby making the surgical experience as smooth as possible. Assists in patient education regarding medications and post op instructions and what to expect before and after treatment of surgery or procedure. Obtains all insurance authorizations for surgery patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. - Coordinates and schedules patients for surgical procedures based on physician recommendation. - Verifies patient demographics, health history, and insurance information. - Must be proficient in how to navigate and accurately schedule patients in Care Cloud EMR System. - Acts as an effective liaison between the patie...