Coordinating Mgr - L A ( Surgical Coordinator )

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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Work Shifts

7:00 A.M - 3:30 P.M
8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M
8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
10:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M

Job Description

Under general supervision with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs some of the following functions:

• The Surgical Coordinator will serve as an administrative liaison between perioperative patients and the department.
• Communicate with pre operative patients regarding required appointments related to their surgery. Will ensure that the patient has access to written and/or electronic information that will serve as a reference for the patient
• Facilitate and follow up on tasks that are required to be performed or completed prior to surgery (ex. attendance at medical clearance, labs, imaging, consult appointments, etc)
• Maintain continuity of surgical care by scheduling pre- operative and postoperative appointments with patients' surgeon, unless indicated otherwise

Minimum Qualifications
1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling, and three (3) years of full-time experience in medically-oriented health care and medical support systems environment, two (2) years of which included experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in such occupations as physical, occupational, inhalation, speech and audiology therapy or as Medical/Laboratory Technologist, Microbiologist (various specialties), Chemist (biochemist), Radiation and X-Ray Technician or three (3) years of responsible level experience in business management systems or general administration including two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
2. A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines listed in (1), and two (2) years of full-time experience as listed in (1), plus one (1) year experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in occupations as listed in (1); or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

Note: Certification or licensure may be required.

Department Preferences

• Knowledge in Hospital systems EPIC/OP - Time/OR scheduling and authorizations
• Knowledge in insurance reimbursement guidelines

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs