What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Coordinator position at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists?
About Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists
Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists provides compassionate, high-quality orthopedic care to help patients reach lifelong wellness. The experienced team of medical providers sees patients from in and around Los Angeles, with offices in East Los Angeles, Wilshire, Santa Fe Springs, Tarzana, Encino, Valencia, and Montebello, California.
Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists knows there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution, so they use a customized approach to help each patient understand their condition and treatment plan. In addition, the team offers preventive and podiatric care that helps patients to avoid pain and live more active lives.
Most treatments, including joint injections, diabetic foot care, and arthritis care, happen in the state-of-the-art Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists' offices. The locations also have on-site digital X-ray equipment for imaging tests, and the team works with White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles for advanced imaging including MRI and CT scans.
Job Description
The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling surgeries for assigned physician(s). Responsibilities include coordinating surgical procedures with multiple hospitals and surgery centers, scheduling and obtaining pre-operative testing, writing and communicating surgery orders, and collecting necessary documentation for surgeries. This individual works closely with patients, physicians, and surgery location to providing accurate, timely, and responsive paperwork.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Coordinates and schedules surgeries, follow-up appointments as designated by physicians.
- Interacts with patients', physicians and other staff both within the Clinic and at outside facilities providing accurate, timely and responsive information.
- Coordinates processes and routes all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements.
- Ensures efficient telephone communication.
- Documents work processes as required.
- Follows all written protocols and procedures of the Clinic.
- Demonstrates courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families.
- Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent / emergent situations per protocols.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and management.
- Books surgeries based on physician volume maintaining appropriate standard turn-around times.
- Identifies scheduling barriers and implements solutions to improve scheduling results based on predetermined goals.
- Follow established REI and surgery center / hospital precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment. Adhere to policies regarding safety, confidentiality and HIPPA guidelines.
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The pay range for this role is :
21 - 26 USD per hour (LAOSS - East Los Angeles)
Salary : $21 - $26
