Surgery CoordinatorWork Location: Augusta University Medical CenterReq Number: 34184Department Name: Financial QualityShift: Days/No WeekendsPosition Status: Full TimeEmployment Status: RegularThis button is used to apply to this position only.If you are attempting to apply to multiple positions, returnto the Search Results or Job Cart.Position DescriptionResponsible for scheduling all facets of surgeries for assigned Ambulatory Practice sites, obtaining all necessary patient demographics, insurance, and financial information for all scheduled patients prior to date of service, and working with insurance companies to ensure high quality/cost efficient medical outcomes for patients needing precertification or preauthorization. Also responsible for estimating and collecting financial obligations and routes patients for financial assistance, accordingly. An expectation of this individual is ensuring all financial requirements are met.Position RequirementsHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and 2 years or more in medical scheduling, insurance benefit verification and/or precertification. Databases, spreadsheets, operating systems. High face-to-face volume customer service. Microsoft Word, Excel. Correctly spell diagnoses, procedures, patient names. Interpersonal skills. Work with multiple specialitiesPreferred RequirementsVocational or technical training or degree. 4 years or more of experience in medical scheduling, insurance benefit verification, and/or precertification. HFMA, NAHAM, AAHAM, CPC, or equivalent.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.