Surgical Coordinator
Core
Coordinates and schedules outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, appointments, and exams for the Gastroenterology department, ensuring seamless communication between patients, surgeons, and medical staff.
Role type
Administrative Surgical Coordinator
Builds
Surgical calendars and patient appointment schedules
Domain
Healthcare / Gastroenterology
Required skills
scheduling, insurance verification, record maintenance, report preparation, fax/phone handling, pre-authorization documentation, data entry into RIS/HMR, demographic data management, protocol preparation support, emergency rescheduling, mail sorting/distribution
Preferred skills
knowledge of insurance and billing processes, familiarity with EHR systems (Meditech/Athena/Epic)
Responsibilities
Coordinates and schedules surgical procedures, pre-operative, and follow-up appointments; Secures all pertinent patient testing information; Produces and maintains weekly surgical log; Verifies patient insurance; Identifies scheduling barriers and implements solutions; Interacts with patients, physicians, and staff; Assists with front desk coverage; Sorts and distributes mail; Ensures procedure preps are mailed to patients; Plans daily modality schedules; Obtains and enters patient demographic and procedure data into RIS/HMR; Reviews Department Request forms for accuracy; Assists with emergency rescheduling; Handles incoming calls and add-on cases; Maintains records and files; Prepares daily schedule reports
Seniority
Entry-level, no prior experience required