Surgical Coordinator

• Washington
• On-site
• Hourly salary: $24

Software Guidance & Assistance Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Surgical Coordinator for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Washington DC.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate clinic visits and surgical procedures for pediatric patients.
• Schedule procedures for Childrens Hospital Operating Room Ambulatory Surgery Center and affiliated hospitals or surgery centers.
• Obtain physician and facility pre-certifications and prior authorizations.
• Verify insurance eligibility benefits referrals copays deductibles and required documentation before procedures.
• Coordinate appointments diagnostic testing anesthesia consultations and surgical services to provide a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain accurate patient registration demographic insurance and guardianship information.
• Communicate with parents guardians physicians and internal departments regarding scheduling authorizations and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate vendor services and specialized equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Monitor case readiness and ensure all required documentation is complete prior to surgery.
• Support a collaborative team environment while delivering exceptional customer service to patients and families.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in patient registration medical scheduling insurance verification or surgical scheduling within a healthcare setting
• Surgical scheduling experience required
• Experience with insurance authorization pre-certification and eligibility verification required
• Experience coordinating multiple providers appointments and procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Proficiency with Cerner or a similar EMR scheduling system
• Proficient knowledge of medical insurance verification procedures
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of healthcare insurance referrals pre-certifications authorizations and billing processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal written interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients families physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy