Surgical Coordinator, Full-Time Days, 40 Hours, Orthopedics

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Con-

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a Surgical Coordinator for the Orthopedics Department. This full-time day position coordinates surgical scheduling, verifies patient demographics and insurance, and handles pre- and post-op coordination to ensure accurate and timely procedures.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, coordinating with physicians and staff, and ensuring compliant, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in surgical coordination or related healthcare coordination.
• Experience with obtaining authorizations for ortho, surgical, diagnostic services.
• Knowledge of patient demographics and insurance verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgicalScheduling for procedures and pre/post-op appointments.
• Verify patient information, insurance, and eligibility.
• Obtain prior authorizations and verify in-network status.
• Communicate with patients, physicians and staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Surgical coordination

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Insurance/authorizations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework preferred

Tools

Patient information systems

Job description

Position:Surgical Coordinator, Full-Time Days, 40 Hours, Orthopedics

Location: Putnam, CT

Job Id:3815260872726

# of Openings:1

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Surgical Coordinator for the Orthopedics Department!

Location: Putnam, CT

Shift: Day Shift, 40 Hours

• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage


• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution


• Additional Benefits

Surgical Coordinator Job Summary

The Surgical Coordinator is a position that includes surgical coordination, obtaining required authorizations for orthopedic, surgical, procedural and diagnostic services, FMLA paperwork processing and customer service. The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for obtaining and verifying patient demographic information, insurance, and other information necessary to ensure that all booked medical procedures are appropriately scheduled according to established protocols.

Surgical Coordinator Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for collaborative interaction with patients, physicians, other staff members and management, patient satisfaction and accurate processing of surgical and office medical procedures


• Plans and directs verification of patient insurance and data processing to ensure accurate patient billing


• Books, coordinates and reschedules patient surgery, pre-op and post-op appointments.


• Schedules patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner. Verifies necessary logistical information in the medical record.


• Obtains insurance benefit information and prior authorization as needed. Ensures payer is contracted and in-network with doctor’s office and facility.

Surgical Coordinator Required Skills and Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent required..


• College level courses preferred but not required.

Experience:

• At least 4 years of relevant surgical coordination and customer related experience within a healthcare environment


• Knowledge of Healthcare Insurance preferred.


• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.


• Prior experience and demonstrated competence with patient or customer information systems.

Workers Compensation Specialist

For the Surgical Coordinator that also functions as the Workers’ Compensation Specialist. The Workers’ Compensation Specialist is a key position in the medical practice playing a critical multifaceted role with the management of workers’ compensation services and claims.

Essential Responsibilities as Workers Compensation Specialist

• Point of contact for new workers’ compensation
  
  
  
  • Obtain demographics
  
  
  • Workers’ compensation carrier
  
  
  • Workers’ Case ID and contact
  
  
  • Schedule patient for office visit once WC is verified
  
  
  
  


• Liaison between the medical practice and WC representative/adjuster
  
  
  
  • Provide timely documentation to carrier to include but not limited to:
    
    
    
    • Office visit notes
    
    
    • Work restrictions
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Obtain visit authorizations from carrier to provide services at the practice and ensure
  
  
  • Facilitate appropriate, provider identified referrals to specialists and obtain prior authorization from WC carrier
  
  
  
  

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

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