Surgical Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Scheduling:

Coordinate and schedule patients for urgent or elective surgical procedures across multiple facilities.

Postings:

Ensure accurate and timely communication of surgical postings to relevant facilities.

Medical History Review:

Obtain and review patients' medical histories to determine necessary pre-operative exams.

Surgical Packets:

Prepare and send surgical packets with all required information and orders to patients.

Insurance Coordination:

Verify patient benefits and secure authorizations for scheduled procedures.

Payment Collection:

Collect copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for physician fees.

Pre-operative Exams:

Obtain results and clearances from primary care providers and specialists, and send these to the appropriate PACU nurses.

Surgery Coordination:

Confirm arrival times and schedule post-operative appointments.

Third-party Communication:

Send patient information to third-party providers, such as physical therapists.

Documentation:

Scan operative notes and enter surgery dates into the office EMR system.

Secretary:

Function as the personal secretary to an orthopaedic surgeon, manage his/her schedule, other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

2-3 years of surgical coordinating experience required; orthopedic experience preferred.

Skills:

Proficiency with standard office equipment and software (Word & Excel). Exemplary organizational skills, willingness to be cross-trained, and ability to fill in for other staff members.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Surgical Coordinating:

2-3 years preferred

Work Location:

Hanover, MD