Lloyd Staffing is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Surgical Coordinator for a busy, high-volume medical practice. This position plays a critical role in coordinating surgical procedures, obtaining authorizations, and ensuring patients are fully prepared for surgery from scheduling through completion.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment, excels at multitasking, and is committed to providing exceptional support to both patients and clinical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Obtain insurance authorizations, precertifications, and approvals for surgical procedures.
Coordinate and schedule surgeries, including operating room bookings and specialized equipment requests.
Schedule patient history and physical examinations (H&P), pre-admission testing, and medical clearances.
Review and verify patient insurance information and coverage requirements.
Serve as a liaison among providers, nursing staff, operating room personnel, ambulatory surgery centers, and vendor representatives.
Maintain and organize surgical scheduling documentation and patient records.
Answer incoming phone calls and provide administrative support as needed.
Assist with cross-coverage responsibilities within the ambulatory surgery department.
Ensure all surgical cases are coordinated accurately and efficiently while meeting established deadlines.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of two (2) years of full-time medical office experience.
Experience with insurance verification, authorizations, or surgical scheduling preferred.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Professional telephone and communication skills.
Proficiency with standard office software and electronic medical record systems.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
We are seeking candidates who are:
Motivated and proactive
Highly organized with exceptional time management skills
Detail-oriented and accurate
Team-oriented and collaborative
Dependable and reliable
Effective communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Self-directed and capable of working independently
Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced clinical setting
Work Environment
This role operates within a busy healthcare setting where attention to detail, professionalism, and responsiveness are essential. Successful candidates must be able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of patient care and operational excellence.
Numbers & Facts
Location
STONY BROOK, NY
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Medical Officeunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Testsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Historyunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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