Assistant Surgery Coordinator

Murrieta, CA
  • 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