What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Surgical Care Coordinator position at North Florida Surgeons, P.A.?
Job Title: Float Surgical Care Coordinator
Department: Orthopaedic Associates
Location: Ft. Walton
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detailed-orientated, strong team player and highly organized candidate to join our group as a Float Surgical Care Coordinator. This position will support cross coverage. You are responsible for the coordination and education of services for our patients’ receiving surgical care by our Orthopedic Physicians. You will play a vital role in patient scheduling, procedure coordination and surgery chart preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule patients for Orthopedic/Spine Surgeries
- Verify patient’s insurance benefits and coverage; collecting any out-of-pocket patient responsibilities
- Obtaining pre-operative clearances from Primary Care Providers, Cardiologist, Nephrologist, etc
- Coordinate with patients their pre-operative, surgery and post-operative appointments and requirements
- Coordinating any changes with Physicians surgery schedule with Clinical Director and/or facilities
- Preparing weekly surgery charts for clinical team members
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, providers, team members and facility staff
- Entering and updating patient information in the EMR system
- Maintain HIPPA compliance and patient confidentiality at all times
- Any other job duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Customer Service Experience
- Anatomy knowledge
- Insurance knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication & analytical skills
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively, remain calm in busy or stressful situations and work well with minimal supervision; skill in exercising initiative, judgement, discretion and decision-making to achieve practice objectives
- Knowledge and adherence to HIPPA, Compliance and OSHA
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year of experience as a Surgery Scheduler/Coordinator
- Experience with EMR software preferred – Athena
- Experience with Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, Office 365
Benefits:
- 401k
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform Reimbursement
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Office setting – sitting for long periods of time
- Travel will be required for training purposes
Job Type:
- Full-time
- Monday – Friday
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., hour lunch
Salary: commensurate with experience