Surgical Coordinator

methodisthealthsystem

Mansfield (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to act as the patient liaison from registration through postoperative care, ensuring smooth flow and clear communication across departments.

The role requires CMA certification, strong scheduling experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on exceptional patient interaction and teamwork within a large health system.

Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
High School Diploma required.
2 years of Surgery Scheduling/Coordination experience.
Very strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong process orientation.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly.
Build relationships to promote collaboration.
Be accountable for your performance.
Improve the patient experience.
Schedule initial surgeon consultation and manage surgery pathway.
Verify insurance and update Practice Management System/EMR.
Maintain surgery criteria with insurance providers and inform staff of changes.
Communicate professionally with patients and coworkers.
Assist in educating patients about the surgery program.
Support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

High School Diploma

Surgery scheduling/coordination

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Process orientation

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours of Work :

Days Of Week :

Monday-Friday

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:
Surgical Coordinator professional responsible to Serve as the patient point of contact with the practice to maintain open channels of communication to keep patients engaged and maintain an efficient flow of patients from patient registration, insurance verification, initial contact and surgeon consultation through the surgical pathway to complete insurance and program criteria, and medical clearances to be submitted to insurance provider for approval for surgery, and throughout their process of care.. Supports and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic plans of Methodist Health System

Your Job Requirements:

Certified Medical Assistant
High School Diploma
2 years of Surgery Scheduling/Coordination experience.
Very strong proficiency using Microsoft Office products
Superior oral and written communication skills
Strong process orientation
Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment

Your Job Responsibilities:

Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Reviews patient registration to ensure it is complete
Verifies all insurance and notes it in Practice Management System/EMR.
Responsible for maintaining surgery criteria current with insurance providers and informing staff of any changes/updates.
Communicate to patients and coworkers in a professional, enthusiastic, friendly and positive manner.
Initiates patient into surgery pipeline, serves as advocate for patient and schedules initial consultation with surgeon.
Communicates insurance benefits, deductibles, coinsurance, financial responsibilities and any additional medical testing/screening to patients.
Secures Pre-determinations & Pre-Certifications for all procedures as well as any general surgery.
Handle physician referrals to practice ensuring that doctor’s info is in the practice management system/EMR.
Referral is acknowledged and notified that patient is verified, assigned, contacted and initiated into surgery process.
Prepare and submit Letters of Medical Necessity and ensure that all insurance criteria & medical clearances have been completed.
Upon insurance approval, communicates approval to patient, collects financial fees due, schedules pre op consultation, advises patient of surgery date and schedules 1 week post op appointment.
Handle all appeals and denials in conjunction with patient's care.
Participate in patient education seminars or meet the doctor events with other members of practice staff, educating interested parties about the surgery program.
Prepare physical space for seminars/events.
Assist other staff members to deliver the highest quality of patient care which includes being a team player to execute not only your duties but those that are needed by the practice when necessary.

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: