Back to Category ListSurgical Coordinator/ Cardiology (Full Time)
Department: Cardiology
Location: 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA
SouthCoast Health is looking for a Full-time Surgical Coordinator for our Cardiology Department
Coordinates physician surgery schedule for providers and medical staff, making certain that patient scheduling flows smoothly and timely.
Qualifications:
- Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients and patients' families.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of general medical office procedures and operating room procedures.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.
Responsibilities:
- Communicates with patients, family members, and/or caregiver's in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
- Performs prior authorization procedures as directed by patient health plan.Â
- Schedule all outpatient tests and procedures as ordered by the physicians, documenting appointment information in Allscripts PM and hospital system.
- Coordinates hospital admissions and transfers.
- Post surgical procedures with hospital and place in the computer.
- Precertification of all posted surgical cases.
- Assist front desk with any process of checking patients in/out when needed.
- Report to work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Performs or assists with non-clinical duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Education/ Experience:
High School Diploma. One year experience preferable in a medical office setting. Prefer prior switchboard operations experience. Word processing and computer experience.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, health, HSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(K), supplemental insurance policies. Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, jury duty and bereavement leave. EEO, DFW, MFVD