Surgical Coordinator

Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented surgical coordinator to be responsible for administrative and clerical tasks. The surgical coordinator's responsibilities include scheduling appointments with the surgeon, calling patients to remind them about their appointments, rescheduling appointments, and scheduling patients' surgeries. The surgical coordinator will also prepare consults, request records, and work with insurance companies.

Surgical Coordinator Responsibilities:

Giving new patients paperwork to fill out, putting together their medical charts, and verifying their insurance information.

Answering telephones and emails as well as common questions about surgical times, appointments, and instructions.

Assisting patients with their documents and sign-in procedures.

Scheduling patients' appointments and surgeries, sending reminders to patients, and scheduling emergency and add-on surgeries.

Ensuring adequate preparation for surgeries by scheduling the necessary equipment .

Understanding surgical procedures, such as the necessary time a surgery takes and the medical staff necessary, in order to properly maintain a surgical schedule.

Providing patients with pre and post-operative instructions.

Managing surgical documents, gathering and inputting patients' information, and entering post-surgery data into patients' records.

Ensuring all surgical cases are scheduled in a timely manner in accordance with the Surgeon's directions.

Surgical Coordinator Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in clerical, administrative, or secretarial work may be advantageous.

Good computer, telephone, and typing skills.

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records, and medical coding.Company Description

We specialize in providing innovative spine surgeries and treatment solutions for our patients. Led by Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, FAAOS, a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon in NJ and NY, our team is committed to providing the highest quality care with a more personal approach to treatment and recovery.

Our philosophy is simple: we believe that your quality of life is of utmost importance. Our goal is to help you regain your health and get back to doing the things you love without pain or injury. We understand that navigating spine issues can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Dr. Bo and his team are dedicated to providing you with the necessary support and guidance every step of the way.