Surgical Coordinator

Alliance Health System is seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator to join our growing team! Providing white-glove surgical scheduling experience for patients. The surgery coordinator will arrange and organize the surgical calendar and serve as a liaison between the physicians, patients and various other entities. To be successful in this role, one must have basic knowledge of varied insurance plans as well as medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate familiarity and basic knowledge of varied insurance plans as well as knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be organized and able to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment with excellent follow-through
• Ability to multitask while producing accurate work
• General understanding of the organization, functions, policies and procedures of the department, and the inter-relationship with the hospitals/ASCs where our physicians operate and the ability to apply that knowledge to the work of the office
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with an advanced ability to communicate professionally and effectively with physicians and administrative staff and patients
• Flexible, personable, extremely organized and detail-oriented individual with the ability to interface with a heavy patient volume
• Schedule patient appointments and surgeries, send reminders to patients, and schedule emergency and add-on surgeries
• Understand surgical procedures such as the necessary surgery duration, in order to properly maintain a surgical schedule
• Ensure all surgical cases are scheduled in a timely manner in accordance with the physician's directions

Requirements:

• Familiarity with Prior Authorization, NJ Fault and Workers' Comp
• Experience with Medical Clearance
• Good computer, telephone, and typing skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Familiarity with terminology, medical records, and medical coding

Job Type:

• Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law