Responsible for coordinating and maintaining surgical schedules for the practice. Coordinates with hospitals to arrange for patient pre-op testing and medical clearances. Responsible for triaging phone calls appropriately and maintaining the Physician’s weekly schedule, including coordinating academic meetings and travel arrangements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintains surgical schedules for the practice and obtains necessary authorizations.
* Coordinates with hospitals to schedule and arrange all patient pre-op testing and medical clearances.
* Triages patient phone calls for office visits, tests, surgeries, and other encounters.
* Prepares patients’ charts and related records.
* Contacts and confirms dates and times of procedures with patients.
* Maintains Physician’s weekly schedule and coordinates academic meetings and travel arrangements.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
* High school diploma required.
* Minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
* Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
* Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to calculate and collect cash transactions.
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