Surgical Coordinator

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Surgical Coordinator, where your organizational skills and clinical knowledge will ensure seamless surgical procedures and exceptional patient care. This vital role involves coordinating pre-operative preparations, managing surgical schedules, and maintaining accurate medical documentation. You’ll be the key liaison between patients, surgeons, and support staff, fostering a smooth and efficient surgical environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare support, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical schedules by managing appointments, confirming patient availability, and preparing necessary documentation.
• Review and verify medical records, ensuring accuracy and completeness in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with pre-operative assessments, including collecting patient histories and updating electronic health records (EHR systems) such as Epic, Meditech, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
• Facilitate communication between patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure clarity on procedures and care plans.
• Maintain detailed documentation review processes for CPT coding, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, and medical billing to support accurate reimbursement.
• Support administrative tasks such as medical collection efforts, insurance verification, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Uphold clinical confidentiality policies while managing medical records and health information management systems efficiently.

Skills

• Proven experience in medical office management or clinical administrative support within a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Meditech, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
• Familiarity with medical coding (CPT, ICD-9/ICD-10), Medicare guidelines, and health insurance processes.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively via phone and in person while demonstrating proper phone etiquette.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus to serve diverse patient populations effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) along with typing skills for efficient data entry.
• Experience working in a clinical or dental clinic environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations ensures compliance with privacy standards at all times.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for documentation review and medical records management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining professionalism.

Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication enhances patient experiences and supports surgical teams every step of the way!

Pay: $20.00 - $30.80 per hour

Work Location: In person