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Health Advocates Network Surgery Coordinator - GI Procedures in Phoenix, Arizona
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Job # 24193 Surgery Coordinator
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Compensation and Schedule for the Surgery Coordinator
Surgery Coordinator – Full-time, $20-$23 per hour, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Be part of a positive work environment with great benefits and opportunities for growth!
Required Qualifications of the Surgery Coordinator
3+ years of surgery/procedure scheduling experience required
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Job Summary for the Surgery Coordinator
Provide support with the daily activities of procedure scheduling for in-office Gastroenterology procedures, registration, and patient referrals by performing the following duties. Interact with patients, staff, hospital personnel, and other professionals to schedule patient surgeries as directed by the physician. Coordinate patient needs to facilitate patient care planning and create a positive experience for the patient as well as internal customers.
Responsibilities of the Surgery Coordinator
Make certain all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are appropriate for surgery scheduling
Instruct patients of tests and procedures, appointments, check-in locations and other general information in a professional and courteous manner and in accordance with policies and procedures
May coordinate hospital admissions and communicate with patients as appropriate
Accurately coordinate surgery in accordance with computer system protocol, CPT criteria, and regulatory guidelines and ensure completion of billing documentation
Respond to telephone messages and inform patients as needed
Schedule surgical appointments and immediately enter appointment date and time into the EMR and physician personal calendar
Responsible for knowing the physician's personal schedule and coordinating it with the clinical and surgical schedules
Retrieve authorization from insurance carrier for surgeries and office visits if applicable
Enter office and surgical appointments directly into Centricity
Coordinate referrals for patients through insurance and other physicians’ offices and schedule outpatient testing
Conduct reminder calls to all patients
Track incoming scans for film reviews for upcoming consultations or office visits
Assist other staff personnel during busy times or staff shortage
About the Company
This well-known and successful healthcare system has remained a symbol of quality for over 25 years. They are the 5th largest healthcare system in the nation, with more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. They have won numerous awards as a top healthcare employer because of the great work environment and commitment to their employees’ growth and success. This organization has an immediate need for an experienced Surgery Coordinator with excellent customer service skills to join their team!
Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability