Surgical Coordinator, Orthopedics, Seymour Street, Full Time at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Title
Surgical Coordinator, Orthopedics, Seymour Street, Full Time

Status
Full Time

Education and Experience
High School education and 5 years of experience in a surgical group practice required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience in surgical booking in a hospital setting.
Experience in project oriented positions.

Licenses and Certifications
N/A

Location
Hartford, CT

Projected Schedule (not guaranteed)
Monday - Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Requisition Number
10383




Department
Orthopaedics-070201

Job Description

Work with physicians in scheduling all surgeries and necessary services. Pre-authorizes surgeries and obtains pre-claim financial responsibility from insurance companies. Collects fees. Ensures complete paperwork for complete, accurate and timely billing. Optimizes collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate surgical booking request via family/physician.
  Schedule with OR
  Schedule with physician
  Schedule with family


• Schedule pre-op physicals in IDX and with family.


• Arrange any necessary specialty consultations.


• Complete forms/requisitions.


• Confirm insurance information on IDX.


• Obtain financial information
  
  
  
  • Deductibles
  
  
  • Co-pays
  
  
  • Insurance financial responsibility versus family
  
  
  
  

• Arrange any testing/equipment if needed--(e.g. spinal cord monitoring service, PICU, blood transfusions).


• Verify referral. Obtain pre-certification/authorization.


• Provide (if requested) letter of medical necessity for hospital stay and for family on length of recovery.


• (For school and/or employer of parent/patient, etc.)


• Produce pre-claim for insurance company.


• Meet and discuss financial responsibility with family.


• Collect payment from family for physician fees by cash, check, Mastercard/Visa.


• Submit surgical billing to billing service after reviewing for appropriate code. Notify physicians of any issues for review.


• Maintain a database of all surgeries. Maintain a database by specialty.


• Produce all pre-op and post-op conference listings.


• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS