Surgical Scheduling Lead: Coordinate Procedures & Patients

Crane Center; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Center in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to manage all aspects of surgical procedures, collaborating with patients, surgeons and medical staff to coordinate schedules and ensure all preoperative requirements are met for smooth operations.

Requirements include a related degree and at least 2 years of surgery scheduling experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and coding, EMR, MAC, and Office 365 is needed; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in surgery scheduling, required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Coding, required.
• Experienced with EMR, MAC, Office 365 and other related products.
• Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures, ensuring operating rooms, equipment, and staff allocation.
• Coordinate surgery dates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Consider physician priorities, patient and equipment needs when scheduling procedures and post-operative appointments.
• Interface with vendor staff to ensure equipment on site for procedures, including scheduling with providers.
• Enter notes and special instructions in the electronic medical record.
• Use clinical knowledge to ensure appointments align with the provider's diagnosis/indications.
• Provide accurate information to patients about time and location of procedures and related appointments.
• Respond to questions from patients about scheduling changes or cancellations promptly.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts or issues quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality in handling patient information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR

MAC

Office 365

Job description

Crane Center in North Carolina is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to manage all aspects of surgical procedures, collaborating with patients, surgeons and medical staff to coordinate schedules and ensure all preoperative requirements are met for smooth operations.

Requirements include a related degree and at least 2 years of surgery scheduling experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and coding, EMR, MAC, and Office 365 is needed; Spanish is a plus.