Surgical Coordinator

Responsibilities:Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule patients for urgent or elective surgical procedures across multiple facilities.Postings: Ensure accurate and timely communication of surgical postings to relevant facilities.Medical History Review: Obtain and review patients' medical histories to determine necessary pre-operative exams.Surgical Packets: Prepare and send surgical packets with all required information and orders to patients.Insurance Coordination: Verify patient benefits and secure authorizations for scheduled procedures.Payment Collection: Collect copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for physician fees.Pre-operative Exams: Obtain results and clearances from primary care providers and specialists, and send these to the appropriate PACU nurses.Surgery Coordination: Confirm arrival times and schedule post-operative appointments.Third-party Communication: Send patient information to third-party providers, such as physical therapists.Documentation: Scan operative notes and enter surgery dates into the office EMR system.Secretary: Function as the personal secretary to an orthopaedic surgeon, manage his/her schedule, other duties as assignedJob Requirements:- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.- Experience: 2-3 years of surgical coordinating experience required; orthopedic experience preferred.- Skills: Proficiency with standard office equipment and software (Word & Excel). Exemplary organizational skills, willingness to be cross-trained, and ability to fill in for other staff members.Job Type:-Full-timeBenefits:- 401(k)- Dental insurance- Health insurance- Paid time off- Vision insuranceSchedule:- 8-hour shift- Monday to Friday- No weekendsEducation:- High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:- Surgical Coordinating: 2-3 years preferredWork Location:- Hanover, MDEqual Opportunity Employer