SURGICAL COORDINATOR (BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH)

JOB TYPE: Full Time SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

The TJH Medical Services, PC is a Queens based physician group practice. The center provides a wide range of surgical imaging procedures. We are currently seeking an experienced Bilingual Surgical Coordinator for an immediate F/T Day shift opportunity.

DUTIES

• Answer all incoming phone calls, triage and schedule appointments accordingly.
• Schedule surgical procedures.
• Obtain medical clearance prior to patients’ surgery. This includes but is not limited to office notes, lab results, EKG/Chest XR; radiology reports, clearance letters from specialty physicians, and more.
• Work with insurance companies to get authorizations and making sure it is documented in chart.
• Document all case requests in surgical log and update when needed.
• Making sure all documentation and consents are scanned in the patient’s chart.
• Assist in scheduling pre-op testing and post-op appointments.
• Communicate with medical supply representatives to order surgery equipment, and to follow up with surgeon so they have everything they need for the date of procedure.
• Confirm arrival time with patients for their procedure, and pre-op instructions.
• Update the surgeons’ calendar with type of procedure, patients’ information, type of anesthesia and surgical location.
• Having consistent communication with the OR and Admitting Department
• Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of the team, as appropriate.
• Keep up to date of any insurance and department changes.
• Help cover other surgical coordinators when they’re out of the office.
• Assist in other duties, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Must have 1-2 years surgical scheduling experience in a healthcare setting
• EMR/EPIC Experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Team-player, and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of medical office and terminology preferred.

SALARY: $25.50/hr. Plus, benefits and PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Surgical Coordination: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Are you bilingual (Spanish/English) (Required)

Work Location: In person