Surgical Coordinator

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Clerical Specialist to support the practice manager, clinical team, and physicians. You will schedule patient procedures, obtain pre-authorizations, and enter information into the surgical scheduling system, while delivering high-quality customer service.

The role requires at least two years in a medical office and customer service experience; Spanish-language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a medical office.
• Minimum of two years of customer service support experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the clinical team to schedule patient procedures.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for surgical procedures.
• Assist the patient in scheduling pre-procedure testing.
• Inform the patient of the surgical appointment and pre-procedural requirements.
• Handle incoming call volume promptly and professionally.
• Provide call confirmations to patients.
• Schedule appointments correctly and ensure data is entered into the EMR.
• File or scan records into electronic medical records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Float to other offices as required for coverage.

Skills

Scheduling

Customer service

Phone handling

EMR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs various clerical duties for the practice manager and/or supervisor, clinical team, or physicians, including: answering telephones, taking messages for providers, scheduling surgical procedures, obtaining pre-authorizations, entering information into the surgical scheduling system.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the clinical team to schedule patient procedures.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for surgical procedures.
• Assist the patient in scheduling pre-procedure testing
• Inform the patient of the surgical appointment and pre-procedural requirements
• Handle incoming call volume promptly and in a professional manner
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and satisfaction
• Provide call confirmations to patients
• Schedule appointments correctly and ensure pertinent information is entered into the electronic medical record accurately.
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and procedures.
• File or scan records into electronic medical records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.
• Float to other offices as required for adequate coverage.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of two years in a medical office. Minimum of two years of customer service support experience. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates preferred, but not required.

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Licenses / Certifications:

N/A

Other:

N/A