Patient Care Coordinator / Surgical Scheduler

Capital Region Orthopaedics is currently seeking a Patient Care Coordinator / Surgical Schedule (Medical Secretary) to work with 1-2 of our physicians & patients in our busy orthopaedic clinic.  This position is full time Monday through Friday – days. 
 
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ medical office experience.  Experience with insurances, scheduling surgeries, authorizations, physician schedules, and working alongside a physician.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing a wide range of support to our patients and assigned physician
  • Scheduling surgeries and patient appointments
  • Process, order, authorize and track diagnostic tests
  • Daily correspondence with patients, physicians and counterparts either verbal or written
  • Preparing patient medical records for physician review and insurance company submission
  • Medical assisting with physician in clinic
  • Performing multiple clerical tasks  
  • Use of computers is required and office equipment a must

 

Location

Albany