Surgery Scheduling Coordinator- Jacksonville Florida

About the Job

We are looking to hire a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator who will be responsible for scheduling inbound and outgoing procedures ordered by the providers, verifying insurance coverage and obtaining appropriate authorizations for all surgical/Office procedures; providing excellent care, collaborating effectively with all departments.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately schedules inbound and outgoing procedures ordered by the providers. 
• Maintains daily/weekly physicians’ schedules to coordinate Hospital and Clinic patients and maximize Schedules.
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains appropriate authorizations for all surgical/Office procedures.
• Identify and request specialized equipment and/or personnel required by the physicians for the performance of each surgical case.
• Obtained Clearances.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with other providers’ offices, insurance companies, and patients.
• Always acts in a friendly manner toward all patients, family members, coworkers, and other internal or external customers.
• Maintains confidentiality of information on patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the team leader/managers.
• Keeps an organized and clean work area.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with Medical scheduling, medical terminology, insurance verification, as a referral coordinator background in general office work required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow established office routines and policies.
• Expand knowledge of different program plans and technology.
• Comprehensive understanding of Computer programs including Microsoft office products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Highly detail-oriented.