Surgical Care Coordinator

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to manage all aspects of tests, procedures, and surgeries. You will schedule procedures, verify patient demographics and insurance, and coordinate with physicians and departments to ensure smooth operation.

The role emphasizes excellent patient service and adherence to pre-op and billing processes. A high school diploma or GED and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and two years of related experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of tests, procedures and surgeries under the direction and supervision of the Practice Supervisor or Manager and physician(s) in an efficient manner.
• Schedules procedures in a prompt, polite, and helpful manner; follows facility booking guidelines and ensures proper equipment for surgery.
• Verifies patient demographics, logs insurance information, contacts insurer for verification and precertification.
• Coordinates procedure appointments with physician calendar; communicates preparation information to patients.
• Arranges co-surgeon or assistant as needed and cross-schedules with other departments (lab, nuclear medicine).
• Maintains pre-op procedures with documentation including consent forms, H&P within 30 days, and physician orders; coordinates pre-admission testing.
• Maintains block time guidelines at each hospital and coordinates post-operative care under provider direction.
• Obtains surgical billing information and works with coding to post and reconcile charges.
• Tracks all procedures, tests, and pathology results; provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to learn quickly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to manage all aspects of tests, procedures, and surgeries. You will schedule procedures, verify patient demographics and insurance, and coordinate with physicians and departments to ensure smooth operation.

The role emphasizes excellent patient service and adherence to pre-op and billing processes. A high school diploma or GED and related experience are required.