Surgical Scheduling Specialist

Catholic Health; Village of East Hills (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Health Surgical Coordinator supports practice managers in the daily operations of the central scheduling unit, ensuring smooth on-call physician scheduling and patient flow.

Responsibilities include front office duties, insurance verification, obtaining authorizations, coordinating with hospital staff, and maintaining accurate medical records for procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and attention to detail in a high-volume clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of physician office scheduling experience.
• Clinical Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages tasks related to booking hospital procedure.
• Demonstrate pleasant phone voice and communication.
• Demonstrate ability to work in detailed oriented environment.
• Duties related to patient care in a team-based care and integrative health environment.
• Competency in all skills related to the performance of providing exceptional patient care.
• Front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling patients and verifying insurances.
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance issues effecting patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of securing prior authorizations and authorization for procedures
• Ensure necessary medical record information is present for procedure including medical clearance if needed
• Work collaboratively with hospital personnel to ensure procedures are booked providing seamless process for patients

Skills

Phone communication

Detail oriented

Patient care

Office coordination

Insurance verification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Catholic Health Surgical Coordinator supports practice managers in the daily operations of the central scheduling unit, ensuring smooth on-call physician scheduling and patient flow.

Responsibilities include front office duties, insurance verification, obtaining authorizations, coordinating with hospital staff, and maintaining accurate medical records for procedures. The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and attention to detail in a high-volume clinical setting.