Administrative Assistant/surgical Coordinator - East Providence, United States - University Orthopedics

University Orthopedics

Verified Company

East Providence, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Administrative Assistant/Surgical Coordinator

Reports to:
Administrative Manager

General Summary of Duties:
Responsible for performing a variety of duties specific to the appropriate scheduling of surgical cases for the Physician. Exceptional organizational skills and people skills are needed.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Contact patients for scheduling, review of history and medications to determine and discuss any required preoperative testing or education.
Ensure that all appropriate paperwork is completed prior to the scheduling procedure.
Ensure accuracy of patient registration and scheduling.
Ensure correct codes and patient information is provided to OR booking offices.
Appropriately coordinates number and length of cases booked per OR session.
Ensure timely updating of provider's calendar, to ensure accurate OR and office schedule, calls, conferences, and departmental obligations. Communicates these changes to Administrative Manager, Site Manager, and COO.
Responsible to obtain appropriate referrals and authorizations for office visits, procedures, and surgeries on the physicians/providers' schedule.
Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to coworkers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Ensure appropriate testing is performed prior to procedures including lab work, clearance from patient's primary medical physician, etc.
Contact insurance companies to obtain preauthorization as required.
Correspond with appropriate billing staff regarding patients scheduled and need for contact regarding deductibles or payments due prior to surgery.
Communicate all necessary information to patients regarding arrival, preand postop instructions, and appointments required for their procedure.
Assists with general office work such as mail, filing, forms completion.
Key player in the training process for other Admins and front desk staff.
Functions in a collaborative way, including training (when necessary) other UOI employees including call center, reception, and other Administrative Assistants.
Answer and triage patient phone calls.
Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Administrative and organizational skills to coordinate patientcare activities.
Excellent telephone manner and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and other physician offices.
Organizational skills to triage patients appropriately for required testing, visits, surgeries, and other encounters.
Knowledge of MS Office and EMR systems/Practice Management Systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.