Surgical Authorization & Clearance Coordinator

🕒 July 15

🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Surgery Partners, Inc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2004

🏥 Healthcare

👥 B2C

🤝 B2B

Healthcare • B2C • B2B

Surgery Partners, Inc. is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary healthcare services, owning and managing more than 250 locations across 30 U. S. states. The company partners with physicians and hospitals to provide ambulatory surgery centers, multi-specialty physician practices, anesthesia services and other outpatient specialty care, serving hundreds of thousands of patients annually. Surgery Partners emphasizes flexible local partnerships (partner, affiliate, or employed physicians) and an integrated delivery model to deliver value to patients, physicians and payors.

📋 Description

• Manage each patient's surgical pathway from scheduling through procedure completion. • Track and monitor all required pre-operative clearances, including medical, cardiac, and specialty clearances. • Coordinate and follow up on insurance authorizations to ensure timely approval prior to surgery. • Monitor completion of laboratory work, imaging, EKGs, and other required testing. • Maintain detailed tracking spreadsheets and electronic records to ensure no prerequisite is missed. • Communicate regularly with patients regarding outstanding requirements, appointment reminders, and surgery preparation. • Collaborate with physician offices, surgery centers, hospitals, primary care providers, specialists, and insurance companies to obtain required documentation. • Identify patients who have completed all prerequisites and can be moved into earlier surgical openings. • Continuously review surgical schedules to maximize provider utilization and reduce unused operating room time. • Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and available prior to the procedure date. • Document all communications and updates within the electronic medical record. • Resolve scheduling issues quickly while providing exceptional customer service. • Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and confidentiality. • Assist with additional administrative and operational projects as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. • Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office or healthcare setting. • Strong communication and follow-up skills. • Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. • Comfortable working with electronic medical records (EMR). • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, sorting, filtering, formulas, and tracking reports (preferred). • Previous experience coordinating surgeries, referrals, prior authorizations, or medical clearances (preferred). • Experience working with insurance verification and authorization processes (preferred). • Knowledge of Athenahealth or similar EMR systems (preferred). • Experience in pain management, orthopedics, neurosurgery, or an ambulatory surgery center (preferred).

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution • Company-Paid Life Insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • Employee Assistance Program • Professional Growth Opportunities • And more!