Assistant Surgery Coordinator

Skin and Cancer Institute

Assistant Surgery Coordinator

Murrieta, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities
    • Scheduling appointments in person or by telephone.

    • Keep patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reminding provider of service delays.

    • Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records.

    • Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel.

    • maintains established quality control standards.

    • Shows patients to exam rooms according to company standards.

    • Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.

    • Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.

    • Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.

    • Respects patient confidentiality at all times.

    • Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.

    Requirements:

    • Must have experience with verifying insurances, pre-certifications and authorizations.

    • Excellent communication skills and excellent work ethic.

    • Must be well organized with a high level of attention to detail.

    • Must be reliable with a friendly phone and in person demeanor.

    • Must have experience scheduling patients

    • Must be computer literate and have proven customer service skills.

    • Handles sensitive patient information with confidentiality to ensure patient privacy per HIPPA Law.

    • EMR Experience and in a surgical environment is a plus.

    • Must be willing to travel for training.

    • Must be self-motivated and be able to take initiative to complete solo projects.

    Skills / Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of medical terminology

    • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

    • Effective communication and customer service skills