Surgical Coordinator - Advanced Lung & Airway Center - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison, Danbury (NJ, CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to join their dynamic team. This role is vital in coordinating surgeries and managing the busy Lung & Airway Center, ensuring seamless operations within a large surgical practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of medical terminology and surgical coding. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a positive impact in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus two years of related experience.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Authorizing, coordinating, and booking surgeries.
• Managing all aspects of tests and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years of related experience

Tools

Surgical Coding (CPT and ICD-10)

Medical Terminology

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Position: Surgical Coordinator

The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of tests, procedures, and surgeries.

This is a large surgical practice with over 50 staff members, including 2 other surgical coordinators and 14 surgeons across multiple specialties.

It is a very busy Lung & Airway Center/Surgical Subspecialties practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Authorizing, coordinating, and booking surgeries

Experience in authorizations and surgical booking is strongly preferred.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus two years of related experience
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a changing environment

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Two years of progressive experience in a medical office
• Proficiency in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
• Surgical coding knowledge (CPT and ICD-10) is preferred
• CPR certification is preferred

If you believe you meet these qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please apply today!