Surgery Coordinator (Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Victor (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Surgery Coordinator to organize scheduling and maintenance of surgical services across the system. The role emphasizes coordination among physicians, patients, facilities and vendors, ensuring timely pre-certifications and accurate billing.

Daily duties include communicating with patients, coordinating surgical procedures, obtaining codes for authorizations, and maintaining EMR entries and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, social sciences, human resources, or equivalent preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Three plus years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients in person or via the telephone with a cheerful and helpful attitude.
• Provides coordination of surgery to be performed with physician, patient, facility and vendor (if needed).
• Obtains surgical procedure and diagnosis codes to properly authorize/pre-certify surgery.
• Contact the billing department to obtain pricing for out-of-network and self-pay patients.
• Provides support to physician, clinical and clerical team members with questions and scheduling challenges
• Completes pre-certification/authorization with the patient’s insurance company providing any necessary documentation.
• Document authorization/pre-certification once received along with contact information of the person spoken with.
• Coordinates surgical clearance appointments between patient, departments, other providers and/or PCP.
• Contacts the patient and notifies them of the scheduled procedure and all necessary pre-op instructions.
• Coordinates with the hospital the arrival times of each scheduled patient and calls them with this information.
• Enters each surgery in the Surgical Booking module the EMR, and keeps spreadsheets up-to-date with correct surgery dates and times for OR.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to scheduling function.
• May need to attend meetings with physicians to review procedures and case load.
• Daily verification of add on cases performed after hours and confirm surgeries performed as scheduled to facilitate accurate billing.
• Review OR schedule against office physician schedule for accuracy, update EMR system as procedures are scheduled.
• May need to facilitate with scheduling timely transportation for patients to/from procedure.
• Communicates through EMR with providers and other departments with pertinent information related to surgical cases.
• Acts as regional liaison for RRH affiliates and regional sites that need assistance with coordinating procedures.
• Performs other responsibilities as necessary to ensure efficiency within the practice.
• Maintains operational knowledge of department equipment: telephones, computers, faxes, copier, printers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IDX/CCS knowledge

Job description

Summary

As a Surgery Coordinator, your exceptional organization and management skills are key to the successful coordination of scheduling and maintenance of services throughout the system.

Status

Full Time, Days

Location

7400 Pittsford Victor Road Suite B Victor, NY 14564

Department

SCHI

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 730am - 530pm

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients whether in person or via the telephone, with a cheerful and helpful attitude.
• Provides coordination of surgery to be performed with physician, patient, facility and vendor (if needed).
• Obtains surgical procedure and diagnosis codes to properly authorize/pre-certify surgery.
• Contact the billing department to obtain pricing for out-of-network and self-pay patients.
• Provides support to physician, clinical and clerical team members with questions and scheduling challenges
• Completes pre-certification/authorization with the patient’s insurance company providing any necessary documentation. Schedules peer to peer with provider if necessary.
• Document authorization/pre-certification once received along with contact information of the person spoken with.
• Coordinates surgical clearance appointments necessary between patient, departments, other providers and/or PCP.
• Contacts the patient and notifies them of the scheduled procedure and all necessary pre-op instructions. Copy and coordinate patient instruction and any necessary documents to be mailed.
• Coordinates with the hospital the arrival times of each scheduled patient and calls them with this information.
• Enters each surgery in the Surgical Booking module the EMR, and keeps spreadsheets up-to-date with correct surgery dates and times for OR.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures pertaining to scheduling function.
• May need to attend the weekly/quarterly meetings with physicians to review procedures and case load.
• Daily verification of add on cases performed after hours and confirm surgeries performed as scheduled to facilitate accurate billing.
• Review OR schedule against office physician schedule for accuracy, update EMR system as procedures are scheduled.
• May need to facilitate with scheduling timely and efficient transportation for patients to/from procedure.
• Communicates through EMR with providers and other departments with pertinent information related to surgical cases if needed.
• Acts as regional liaison for RRH affiliates and regional sites that need assistance with coordinating procedures. May need to obtain records from affiliates and sites not on EMR.
• Performs other responsibilities as necessary to ensure efficiency within the practice.
• Maintains operational knowledge of department equipment: telephones, computers, faxes, copier, printers, etc.

Desired Attributes

Bachelors degree in business, social sciences, human resources, or equivalent preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Three plus years of relevant healthcare experience preferred
• Strong analytical, computer, organizational, customer service and communication skills.
• For the transportation departments, knowledge of IDX and CCS is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills Required

Licensure / Certification Skills

None

Physical Requirements

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting 67-100% of the workday with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $23.00

City

Victor

Postal Code

14564

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It's vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.