Surgical Coordinator, Physician Practice

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and maintaining surgical schedules for the practice. Coordinates with hospitals to arrange for patient pre-op testing, medical clearances. Responsible for triaging phone calls appropriately and maintaining the Physician’s weekly schedule, including coordinating academic meetings and travel arrangements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains surgical schedules for the practice. Obtains authorizations when needed.
• Coordinates with hospitals to schedule and arrange all patient pre-op testing, medical clearances, etc.
• Triages patient phone calls appropriately for office visits, tests, surgeries, and other encounters.
• Prepares patients’ charts and files related patient records.
• Contact and confirm dates and time of procedures with patients.
• Maintains Physician’s weekly schedule. Coordinates academic meetings, including travel arrangements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is required.
• Ability to deal with and maintain confidential information.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to calculate and collect cash transactions.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills and ability to deal effectively with staff, physicians and patients in a courteous manner.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

• Maintains surgical schedules for the practice. Obtains authorizations when needed.
• Coordinates with hospitals to schedule and arrange all patient pre-op testing, medical clearances, etc.
• Triages patient phone calls appropriately for office visits, tests, surgeries, and other encounters.
• Prepares patients’ charts and files related patient records.
• Contact and confirm dates and time of procedures with patients.
• Maintains Physician’s weekly schedule. Coordinates academic meetings, including travel arrangements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is required.
• Ability to deal with and maintain confidential information.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to calculate and collect cash transactions.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills and ability to deal effectively with staff, physicians and patients in a courteous manner.