Coordinator, Surgical

Astera Cancer Care; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Health (NYH) is seeking a Coordinator, Surgical to join our East Setauket, NY team. You will organize and schedule office and hospital procedures in collaboration with physicians and the scheduling team.

This role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus, and healthcare scheduling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years in healthcare scheduling or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule office and/or hospital procedures per physician recommendation.
• Provide excellent customer service with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Respond to scheduling changes/cancellations promptly and accurately.
• Obtain and monitor authorizations for procedures; coordinate with departments.
• Work with EMR and maintain patient flow and clearances; liaise with facilities.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Medical Assistant certification (a plus)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

## Coordinator, SurgicalApply: East Setauket, NY: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-0000025733**Why Join Our Team?**At **New York Health (NYH)**, we are revolutionizing healthcare with a holistic, integrated approach. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of patient wellbeing. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to personalized care, NYH is setting a new standard for healthcare in our communities.Join us and become a part of our mission to promote **lifelong wellness through compassionate, evidence-based practices** that empower patients on their healthcare journeys.**Job Description:****Responsibilities:****● Schedule office and/or hospital procedures per physician****recommendation.****● Excellent customer service skills with patients, their families and members of the healthcare team is a must.****● Must be able to respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner.****● Must be organized and be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy.*** **Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Facilitate appropriate communication with the scheduling team to balance procedures and office visits.*** **Obtain and monitor authorizations for procedures****● Compile Physician Schedules. Coordinate Resources (Anesthesia, Radiology, Equipment, etc.) Work in tandem with the authorizations department to ensure procedures are authorized. Work with electronic medical records. Help patients navigate through appointments to ensure all proper clearances have been obtained. Maintain relationships with various surgical facilities. Collect CPT and ICD Coding .*** **Obtain necessary medical clearances/ blood work/ imaging needed for procedure compliance.*** **Other duties as assigned****REQUIREMENTS:****● Minimum of a High School Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) and 1-3 years of experience in healthcare scheduling or equivalent combination of education and experience. Medical Assistant certification (a plus).****● Bilingual: Spanish/English a plus.*** **Previous insurance and authorization experience is a plus.****● Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.****● Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals.****● Must have reliable transportation**We continuously strive to keep care close to home for patients and their families. Our offices are conveniently located throughout the region, with locations across Long Island and Manhattan to serve you better. We deliver the best medical care possible with your well-being in mind. At NY Health, all of our patients are family.