Surgical Coordinator

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins

Department: PVH Pre Admit

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days 

Pay: $20.26 - $26.34 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:
Coordinates all aspects of surgery scheduling.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules inpatient and outpatient surgical appointment times using computerized scheduling programs.
• Coordinates with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure availability of facilities, surgeon, staff and equipment.
• Communicates with patients and/or their families to provide necessary pre-procedure instructions and to confirm appointments.
• Performs insurance verification and/or pre-authorizations as necessary.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum Experience: None required.

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• Wellness benefits
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