Responsible for coordinating and maintaining surgical schedules for the practice. Coordinates with hospitals to arrange for patient pre-op testing, medical clearances. Responsible for triaging phone calls appropriately and maintaining the Physician’s weekly schedule, including coordinating academic meetings and travel arrangements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains surgical schedules for the practice. Obtains authorizations when needed.
Coordinates with hospitals to schedule and arrange all patient pre-op testing, medical clearances, etc.
Triages patient phone calls appropriately for office visits, tests, surgeries, and other encounters.
Prepares patients’ charts and files related patient records.
Contact and confirm dates and time of procedures with patients.
Maintains Physician’s weekly schedule. Coordinates academic meetings, including travel arrangements.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma required.
Minimum of six months job related experience or equivalent is required.
Ability to deal with and maintain confidential information.
Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to calculate and collect cash transactions.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
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Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values
Care New England Health System (CNE) is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and the communities we serve.
CNE and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, and The Providence Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Backed by a broad range of services—primary care, surgery, cardiovascular care, oncology, psychiatry, behavioral health, newborn pediatrics, and the full spectrum of women’s health services—CNE is reinventing the way health care is delivered, partnering with our patients to provide the best care possible while working to create a community of healthier people.
