Surgery Coordinator

**SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)** Surgical coordinators are responsible for all aspects of pre-operation activities for their medical facility. This work typically includes following a patient through many stages of preparatory work. Once a patient’s surgical needs have been identified, surgical coordinators work with their facility to secure a surgical schedule for the patient. **SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)** - Discusses treatment options, establishes treatment schedules, and prepares financial arrangements with patients. - Monitors each patient’s progress to ensure completion of treatment plan and reports patient status to attending doctor as well as enter and track patient treatment plans in computer system. - Ensure that all forms for acceptance (predeterminations to third parties benefit providers) have been submitted and patients have been notified of status and their financial responsibilities. - Manages consultation reports and progress. - Actively participates as a contributing member of the clinic team to achieve patient satisfaction and production goals. - Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service. - Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. **SECTION 3: Experience Requirements** - Minimum of 2 to 4 years front office experience - Experience with Dermatology/Skin Care, preferred **SECTION 4: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements** - Knowledgeable in various insurance plans, manuals, exclusions and limitations. - Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable - Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function - Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations - Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs - Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing - Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving - Basic to intermediate computer operation - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook - Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function - Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines **SECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities:** - This position has no supervisory responsibilities.