Coordinator, Surgical Access

2410 Hudson Vista Medical; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall seeks an experienced scheduler/administrator to coordinate indirect patient care and efficiently schedule procedures in line with hospital policies.

You will ensure pre-procedural requirements are met, secure prior authorizations, and develop workflow improvements for the surgical group while training OR secretarial staff in best practices.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required.
• AA or AS degree is preferred.
• Minimum six years of administrative experience, preferably in scheduling in a hospital or physician's office.
• At least two years managing surgical prior authorizations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities; strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate indirect patient care and schedule procedures per unit/hospital policies.
• Verify pre-procedural requirements, including clearances, labs and imaging.
• Ensure insurance authorization for procedures is obtained prior to scheduling.
• Develop workflows and policies to support efficient surgical practice operations.
• Train OR secretarial staff in new workflows for scheduling, authorizations and clearance.

Skills

Administrative experience

Scheduling

Prior authorizations

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English communication

Education

High School or equivalent

AA/AS preferred

Job description

City/State: Cornwall, New York Department: Hudson Vista Medical Group Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Days: DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours: Per Diem Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate/Range: $24.56 Sign-On Bonus: N/A For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary Coordinates the provision of indirect care to patients by demonstrating effective verbal and written communication; accurately and fairly schedules procedures in accordance with unit/hospital policies. Works with patients to ensure all pre-procedural requirements, as determined by surgeons, have been met, including pre-clearances, labs, and imaging. Works with insurance companies to ensure financial authorization for procedures as been obtained in advance of the scheduled procedure. Develops workflow, policies, and procedures in the medical group to support efficient operations of the surgical practice. Trains OR secretarial staff in new/best practice workflows for surgical scheduling, insurance authorization, and patient's surgical clearance.

Qualifications High School or equivalent Required AA or AS Preferred At least six years of prior administrative experience, preferably in a scheduling position within a Hospital or physician’s office. At least two (2) years of experience in managing surgical prior authorizations. Understanding of medical terminology and strong computer skills required. Proven organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills required. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For 150 years, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) has been a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare in Orange County, fostering a healing environment through community collaboration, dedicated staff, and a rich history. What began as a modest three-bed hospital in 1875 has grown into a comprehensive healthcare system with two campuses and a wide range of outpatient services. MSLC is a member of the Montefiore Health System and provides care to more than 250,000 patients annually. The organization includes a 242-bed acute care hospital, with a geographic coverage area that serves a population of 400,000 people. MSLC is proud to provide care locally, and when needed, offer seamless transitions to world-class medicine throughout the Montefiore Health System (MHS). Being part of MHS has allowed MSLC to expand our capabilities and offer cutting-edge healthcare to our community.

MSLC is a Magnet designated organization, with notable recognition from Healthgrades, the American Heart Association, and various other agencies. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, which sets the standards for the delivery of quality health care. MSLC has more than 350 physicians on staff, representing dozens of medical specialties.

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall strives to be the employer of choice by offering comprehensive benefit packages that are designed to meet the needs of today's workforce. We are committed to assisting employees to achieve optimal health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefit packages include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a generous paid time off plan, as well as various other optional benefits.