What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURGICAL COORDINATOR position at Orthopaedic Specialty Group?

Scheduling & Schedule Management

Responsible for the coordination of care for all surgical patients
Maintains and manages physician's surgical calendar
Schedules patients appointments
Schedules tests, surgeries, procedures, consultation requests & post-op physical therapy
Liaison with hospitals and surgery centers to schedule cases and to notify changes
Liaison with appropriate vendors to order equipment for scheduled surgical cases
Verifies patient's insurance eligibility for the procedure
Schedules and / or coordinates with other physicians and hospitals
Manages / releases hospital block time at hospital(s)

Communications

Answers telephone in accordance with office protocol

Triages phone calls to the appropriate individual or department

Retrieves and responds to voicemail messages in a timely manner

Handles patient complaints

Responds to flags in EMR system

Responds to physician messages delivered through Patient Portal

Records Management

Prepares correspondence (memos, reports, letters, etc.) as directed by physicians and administration

Ensures all diagnostic testing and required documentation, including operative files, are ordered, scanned and sent to all parties

Arrives surgery, and enters global period dates after procedure has taken place

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred; Prior healthcare experience required

A minimum of five years of experience as an administrative assistant in a healthcare setting

Excellent computer skills : including Microsoft Office; Electronic Medical Records

Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail

OSG offers a pleasant professional work environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off.

Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C., is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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