Surgical Coordinator - Sewell, United States - Penn Medicine - Becker ENT & Allergy

Penn Medicine - Becker ENT & Allergy

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Sewell, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Penn Medicine - Becker ENT & Allergy is a fast-growing, multi-specialty practice with several locations throughout Philadelphia and Central and South Jersey.

Our staff includes otolaryngologists, audiologists, facial plastic surgeons, allergists, speech-language pathologists, and nurse practitioners and we offer specialized care for a wide range of health problems.

We are looking for a Surgical Coordinator to join our company. This role is ideal for someone who has strong customer service skills and works well under pressure.

Job Duties:
Patient Communication

Establishes positive relationships with patients by demonstrating knowledge of patient history with practice, treating them with compassion and responding to their individual needs.

Focuses practice on patient needs by communicating patient information to practice employees as appropriate.

Informs patient of care and follow-up as appropriate.

Advises patients about office policies and procedures; returns patient phone calls as defined by the practice.

Surgery Planning

Receives surgery information from doctor and advises patient on doctor availability.

Obtains accurate insurance information for insurance verification and pre-certification as needed.

Assists patient with and verifies various medical forms related to scheduled surgery - serves as witness to signed consents as directed.

Obtains and records all required information from treating physician.

Processes patient/procedure history information for patient and surgeon.

Contacts OR to schedule surgery arranges required preadmission and/or radiology testing then relays the information to the patient.

Notifies all necessary departments of upcoming surgery using pre-established communication channels.

Contacts insurance company for patient's eligibility and coverage and completes insurance verification.

Completes all required forms for internal and external departments; sends completed history & physical and consents to hospital per practice procedure.

Explains to patient self-pay liability then consults with Billing Dept. to set up payment plans.

Accurately updates OR schedule/copies and distributes to appropriate staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a full time position with a rapidly growing practice. We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation time, and a 401k plan.

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