Surgical Coordinator- HYBRID

About AWM:

At Associates for Women's Medicine, we seek to provide the highest level of care through our highly skilled health care professionals and state of the art technologies. With years of experience, the physicians of Associates for Women's Medicine demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level. Offering a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services from the initial exam, to childbirth and through menopause and beyond, our goal is to offer patient centered medical care based on mutual trust and communication.

Position Summary:

The surgical coordinator position will handle surgical scheduling and coordination and working as a liaison between patients, hospitals, providers and insurance agencies.

Primary responsibilities:

• Keeping patients and their families informed about the surgery plan and recovery process, and communicating with the surgical team
• Setting the time and location of procedures, and coordinating the surgery schedule for providers
• Handling administrative tasks, such as recording patient information, monitoring insurance payments, and collecting clinical and insurance coding information
• Giving patients pre-surgery instructions, following up on appointments, and reminding patients of appointments

Required skills/education:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver’s license
• Need to have surgical scheduling experience, at least one year
• Word processing and computer experience
• Possess the tact necessary to deal effectively with physicians, staff and patients
• Be able to motivate other employees within the environment
• Demonstrate the ability to think clearly and make judgmental decisions in participating in the development of office policies and procedures

Nice to have:

• Vocational/technical training

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO plan including paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Career advancement opportunities
• And much more!

Location, schedule and pay:

• North Syracuse, NY
• Full-time
• Hybrid options available
• Monday – Friday day shift
• Hourly range $20.00-23.00 per hour

Work environment:

Normal office environment

Physical Demands:

- Lifting Requirements 0-40 pounds

- Frequency of Lifting 0-25% of the time

- Average percent of time during regular shift devoted to: standing walking, bending, reaching and sitting 80%

- Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm and reach above shoulder height

- Ability to speak on the telephone and write simultaneously

- Ability to operate telephone system, simple lab equipment , computer system.

Visual, Hearing, Dexterity and Mental Demands:

- Vision: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as reading medical equipment and computer terminal

- Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential function of the job such as answering the telephone

- Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating via telephone and in person for the purpose of relaying necessary medical information

- Dexterity: Adequate to perform the essential function of the job as it relates to performing simple medical procedures and testing

- Mental Demands: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as pressure to maintain patient flow, dealing with patients and guests under stress or unhappy.

Equal Opportunity Employment statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: medical assistant, medical office, sign on bonus, patient assistant, patient representative, doctor's office

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with surgical scheduling? If so, how many years?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• surgical scheduling: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Syracuse, NY 13212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23