Coordinator, Surgery

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a scheduling professional to secure patient information for surgical procedures, schedule surgeries, and document workflows in compliance with regulations. The role coordinates CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding and supports business services with pre-registration information.

Candidates should be detail-oriented with health-care experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across departments and locations.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology and CPT-4 coding knowledge required.
• Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-patient and out-patient procedures and exams for appropriate locations providing all pre-registration information to medical facilities.
• Coordinate related information pertaining to patient medications.
• Secure all prior authorization, precertification, and referrals from federal and state government agencies and out-of-plan referring physicians, while completing all required forms and documentation.
• Coordinate communication of fee and coding issues between physician and business services.
• Administrative tasks to support Surgeon and prepare surgery packets and related materials.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPT-4 coding knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

2+ years health care experience

Job description

Position Summary Statement

Secures necessary patient information relating to the scheduling and/or processing of surgical procedures. Schedules surgeries and performs required procedures including documentation. Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations. Coordinates information provided for business services functions including CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding.

Job Description

Secures necessary patient information relating to the scheduling and/or processing of surgical procedures. Schedules surgeries and performs required procedures including documentation. Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations. Coordinates information provided for business services functions including CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Medical terminology and CPT-4 coding knowledge required.
• Microsoft Office

Referred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• 2 or more years related experience in a health care environment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Detail oriented individual with strong human relation and organizational skills.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate in-patient and out-patient procedures and exams for appropriate locations providing all pre-registration information to medical facilities. Coordinate related information pertaining to patient medications.
• Secure all prior authorization, precertification, and referrals from federal and state government agencies and out-of-plan referring physicians, while completing all required forms and documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, confirm and update pending physician’s review. Proactively recognize and solve problems arising from insurance, billing, government regulations, and customer service.
• Assist Business Services/Coding departments on procedures, insurance requirements; provides information requested by those departments. Coordinates communication of fee and coding issues between physician and business services.
• Administrative tasks to support Surgeon. These tasks may include:
• Prep surgery packets for patients, explain preparation for surgery/sage wipes, etc.
• Coordinates lecture schedules, seminar attendance, credentialing for hospital procedures, and completes necessary travel and entertainment arrangements as required by physicians.
• Create and maintain weekly/monthly surgeon itineraries and calendars.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.