Surgical Coordinator | Greater Boston, MA | $25-26/hr (2-month Contract-to-Hire)
Our client, a leading academic healthcare organization, is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to join their surgical services team for a 2-month contract with the potential to extend. This person will play a key role in coordinating and scheduling outpatient and applicable inpatient surgical procedures while ensuring a seamless experience for patients, providers, and clinical staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and schedule outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, pre-operative appointments, and post-operative follow-up visits.
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Communicate with patients, physicians, and clinical staff to ensure timely and accurate scheduling.
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Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain required pre-authorizations for procedures.
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Collect and maintain required patient documentation, including physician orders, clinical information, and scheduling requests.
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Monitor and maintain surgical schedules while proactively identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts.
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Prepare and maintain weekly surgical logs and departmental reports.
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Ensure patient preparation instructions and procedure information are distributed in advance of scheduled procedures.
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Support incoming phone calls, scheduling requests, add-on cases, and patient inquiries.
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Assist with front desk coverage and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
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Maintain accurate patient records while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Previous medical scheduling or healthcare administrative experience preferred.
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Experience working with insurance verification and pre-authorizations preferred
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Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Meditech, or Athena is a plus.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Comfortable working with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Able to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate scheduling challenges and develop effective solutions.
Salary: $25.39 – 26.63/hr
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to [email protected]
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