Surgical Scheduling Coordinator I-Cardiovascular Surgery

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling inpatient and ambulatory surgeries and procedures and follow-up appointments for patients. Obtains pre-authorizations for procedures and diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.

1. Responsible for the coordination of all OR surgeries and procedures.

2. Verifies patient demographics and obtains pre-certification from insurance carriers for all O surgeries and procedures.

3. Records hospital reservation and pre-admit data in prevailing institutional system.

4. Arranges patient pre-testing with appropriate departments and is responsible for obtaining patient medical clearance.

5. May place surgical confirmation calls in advance of scheduled surgery or procedure date.

6. Serves as a liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for the communication of clinical data and to determine OR scheduling, etc.

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