Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for providing complete patient pre-operative and post-operative surgical scheduling functions for the assigned physician
Coordinates scheduling of the surgical sites and appointments for all physicians while facilitating surgical dates with patients
Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies
Assures surgeon preferences with the available resources. Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies
Displays concern and provides assistance or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations6.Ensures that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner
Qualifications
Education / Experience
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Requires 1-3 years of experience in a Medical Setting, preferable in a Physician Practice
Requires at least 2 years of surgical scheduling experience
Healthcare background is strongly desirable
EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment
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Description
Will travel between Boca Raton and Delray offices
Summary
The Surgical Coordinator/Scheduler is primarily responsible for providing complete patient pre-operative and post-operative surgical scheduling functions for the assigned physician. Coordinates scheduling of the surgical sites and appointments for all physicians while facilitating surgical dates with patients. Assures surgeon preferences with the available resources. Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies. Medical office coordinator and additional duties may be assigned.
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