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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Clinical Surgery Coordinator, GI Diagnostic Lab in Minneapolis, Minnesota
*SUMMARY:* We are currently seeking a Clinical Surgery Coordinator to join our *GI Diagnostic Lab *team. This full-time role will primarily work on-site (SHIFT: Days 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM).
Purpose of this position:Responsible for organizing and communicating all aspects of a patients’ surgical procedure
*RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Coordinates surgical procedures for patients with appropriate provider, time, and location
- Coordinates and schedules pre and post op appointments for patients per procedural guidelines
- Ensures and coordinates necessary tests and imaging are completed and obtained both pre-procedure and post-procedure
- Confirms with vendors that all necessary equipment for procedures is available and onsite
- Documents and ensures the clinical notes and surgical instructions are entered into Epic
- Verifies accurate insurance information and partners with the prior-authorization team to determine if prior-authorization requirements
- Communicates prior-authorization process, requirements, and timeline to patients if applicable
- Gathers medical records, CPT Codes, Imaging, and supporting documents required for the prior-authorization process
- Obtains and scans surgical consent forms
- Has an extensive knowledge of procedural guidelines for the surgical practice supported
- Frequent communication with surgeons and OR scheduling team to effectively coordinate patient care
- Provides accurate, detailed, and timely information to patients regarding test preparations, surgery date, arrival time, and any other directional information needed
- Responds to patient questions appropriately and timely
- Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed
- Completes pre-procedure phone calls and confirms appointment times with patients
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that promotes patient safety
- Assists other members of the department as needed
- Collects pre-payments for surgical procedures if applicable
- Coordinates patient transportation if needed
- Discharge care coordination if needed
- Other administrative and clerical duties as assigned
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
/Minimum Qualifications:/
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) years of clerical experience in a clinical or surgical practice
-OR-
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/
- Strong computer skills. Familiar with Excel, Word
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Must be highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization, and organization
- Knowledge of HIPAA/Confidentiality
- Basic health insurance knowledge
- Basic knowledge of CPT/DX codes
- Medical Terminology
Title: Clinical Surgery Coordinator, GI Diagnostic Lab
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 241300