Surgical Coordinator

Brown Physicians, Inc (BPI) is a community-based not-for-profit multi-specialty medical practice group founded and led by faculty affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. BPI provides outstanding patient care, exceptional medical education, and groundbreaking advances in research with a mission to promote better health for the people of Rhode Island and its surrounding communities. A physician-led collaborative, BPI is comprised of the following foundations: Brown Medicine, Brown Dermatology, Brown Emergency Medicine, Brown Neurology, Brown Urology and Brown Surgical Associates.

This key position is with Brown Surgical Associates (BSA) which is one of Rhode Island’s largest multidisciplinary surgical groups and a founding member of BPI. Our 50+ surgeons are recognized for their experience in highly specialized areas of surgery.

BSA is proud to offer an extensive benefits package including a generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts. New hires are eligible for benefits effective the first of the month following their date of hire.

In this role, you will:

-Function as the Surgical Coordinator to Brown Surgical Associates with primary accountability to the Practice Manager and surgeons. Primary responsibility is to schedule surgical cases and procedures. Exceptional organizational and people skills are required. This position reports to the Practice Manager.

-The Surgical Coordinator works with physicians, secretarial and clinical staff to facilitate patient-centered care. Proficiency using computer software, electronic medical records, and practice management systems for surgical scheduling and appointment scheduling. Demonstrates an understanding of the organization, its policies and procedures related practice operations. Displays professionalism while addressing patient issues. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines.

• Obtains pre-surgical referrals and pre-authorization as required.
• Reviews financial and clinical paperwork to ensure completion before the scheduled procedure or surgery date and submits clinical and financial information (H&P, Consent, OR Booking Slips) to facility.
• Maintains and updates surgical schedules daily. Coordinates number and length of cases booked per OR session/surgeon preference using block time whenever possible.
• Coordinates pre-admission testing, when applicable.
• Coordinates pre-op office visits prior to surgery, when applicable.
• Obtains medical clearance from primary care physician or other specialty, when applicable.
• Updates provider’s calendar to reflect scheduled surgeries.
• Manages and tracks all operative cases performed by the surgeon and maintains surgery database.
• Calls patients to confirm arrival time, pre-and post-op instructions, and schedules post-op visit appointment.
• Talks with patient regarding patient’s deductibles, out of pocket expenses and payments due prior to surgery.
• Provides coverage for practice secretaries as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Practice Manager to meet division needs.

• High School diploma required; Graduate of a secretarial school or college preferred.
• Two years’ experience in a medical-surgical practice setting - surgical scheduling experience preferred.
• Medical terminology required. Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and third-party billing.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft office, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and computerized appointment scheduling systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Conditions common to a clinical practice environment.

Employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE/F/M/Vet/Disabled