Surgery Coordinator (Full-Time, Days)
Core
Coordinate scheduling and maintenance of surgical services, including patient communication, insurance authorization, and OR logistics.
Role type
Surgery Coordinator
Builds
Surgical schedules and patient care pathways
Domain
Healthcare administration
Required skills
scheduling, insurance authorization, patient communication, EMR data entry, policy review, transportation coordination
Preferred skills
healthcare experience, analytical skills, organizational skills, computer skills
Technologies
EMR, IDX, CCS
Responsibilities
Communicate with patients via phone or in person; coordinate surgery with physicians, patients, and vendors; obtain surgical procedure and diagnosis codes for authorization; contact billing for pricing; support clinical teams; complete pre-certification with insurance; document authorization details; coordinate surgical clearance appointments; notify patients of scheduled procedures and pre-op instructions; coordinate hospital arrival times; enter surgeries in EMR and update spreadsheets; review and revise scheduling policies; attend physician meetings; verify add-on cases for billing accuracy; review OR schedule against physician schedule; facilitate patient transportation; act as regional liaison for affiliates.
Seniority
Individual Contributor