What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Coordinator - Neurosurgery position at UCHealth?
Summary:
Coordinates all aspects of surgery scheduling.
Work Schedule: Full Time
Days
Responsibilities:
Schedules inpatient and outpatient surgical appointment times using computerized scheduling programs.
Coordinates with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure availability of facilities, surgeon, staff and equipment.
Communicates with patients and/or their families to provide necessary pre-procedure instructions and to confirm appointments.
Performs insurance verification and/or pre-authorizations as necessary.
Within
scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
Minimum Experience: None required.
The pay range for this position is: $20.26 - $26.34 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards
package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical,
dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life
and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and
continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such
as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family
members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up
to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal
consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available
depending upon their need.
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