Surgical Coordinator

Company: South Florida ENT Associates
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary/Objective:Performs all surgical scheduling duties and insurance verification functions for inpatients/outpatients' procedures. Performs a variety of secretarial and clerical duties involving office coordination. Performs personal secretarial, clerical and administrative support services for physicians and office managers.Essential Job FunctionsCoordinates and schedules all surgery patients for care center. Contacts third party payers to verify patient benefits and determine necessity for service pre-certification to support optimal financial outcomes.Schedule all surgeries for all doctors-schedule diagnostic testing for all doctors.Schedule physician's surgical cases for Office.Schedule and obtain insurance authorizations for all procedures for physicians.Arranges for all special procedures (Cochlear Implants, Bone Anchore, Hearing Aids etc).Maintains communication with patients, hospitals and primary care physicians.Insurance coverages are determined, and limitations identified for specific services to be rendered.Third party payors for inpatient/outpatient procedures are verified and authorized.Information regarding insurance is documented on verification form.Problem authorizations are referred to Office Manager.Payment is collected for self-pay patients.Obtains quotes from hospitals and anesthesia department for out of the country patients. Maintains communication with patients.Completes special projects or assignments as required to support employees, management, or the department. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication, both internal and external, to effectively represent care center.Implements new forms and procedures for surgical coordination and for the medical assistants to improve patient care.Coordinates training for others when applicable.Provides telephone coverage for medical assistants.Provides secretarial support for physicians.Telephone calls are received and responded to and, if applicable, forwarded to the appropriate person.Patient inquiries are responded to or referred to appropriate person.Patients are informed of need/requirements; i.e. insurance cards, identification, accident information, physician orders etc.Patients are notified when co-payments and deductibles are required.Required Education and ExperienceHigh school graduation or equivalent.At least one year of related experience.AAP/EEO StatementIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at SFENTA will be based on qualifications and job related abilities. SFENTA does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. SFENTA will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.#IDsoflaPI201936011

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