What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Coordinator I- Orthopaedics position at University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc?
Under general supervision, schedules all division surgeries and incidental testing and authorizes all surgical cases for the department. Ensures that all primary care referrals are handled according to practice and payer guidelines. Ensures that referral and pre-authorization activities are undertaken in order to provide maximum patient and provider satisfaction and maximum reimbursement; and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or (GED) general education degree.
- Previous experience with posting and /or authorizing is preferred.
- Accurate data entry skills
- Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and preauthorization is preferred
- Knowledge of IDX or similar computerized billing system is preferred
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding is preferred
- General understanding of back-office operations is preferred
- Strong customer service skills
- PC proficiency
- Medical terminology preferred
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits
Salary : $17 - $25