Foot & Hand Surgical Coordinator Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req31309)

Description

General Summary of Position
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has a full time opening for a Surgical Coordinator at our Foot and Hand Center. This position is Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. The Surgical Coordinator will schedule all surgical activities for the Foot and Hand Center, including posting of cases, pre-certification of insurance and admissions, and communicating with patients and physicians.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Equivalent medical office experience preferred.

Experience

• 3-4 years in a medical/clinical office, including previous experience with computerized scheduling systems required and supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in computerized medical billing environment and good knowledge of third party carrier billing requirements.
• Knowledge of ICD 9 and CPT coding and medical terminology.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Must have ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of individuals.

This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $29.96