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Special Unit Surgery Coordinator
Req#: 319421
Location:
Facilities: Tradition Hospital
Professional Area: Customer Service
Department: 3974 North Mob 1 Facility Admin-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Job Code: 001564
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the Port St. Lucie area. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers a wide variety of services to meet community needs. Here, you will be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.
Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital in the nation to make great customer service a cornerstone of our mission. As a Special Unit Surgery Coordinator, you will be responsible for all scheduled and unscheduled procedures, admissions and/or appointments. It will be your goal to provide patients with excellent customer service from start to finish with an empathic approach as well as ensure a full schedule for the provider during OR days. This role is essential to maintaining the organization of the unit, allowing caregivers to continue providing the exceptional care our patients deserve and have come to expect from Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position must have availability Monday-Friday from 7:00AM – 7:00PM. Caregivers are provided with their schedule a week in advance. The team is on staggered shifts to ensure coverage during operating hours. Schedule can fluctuate depending on need.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Ensure accuracy of system-wide master patient index through validation and capture of patient demographic data.
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Validate patient physician information and ensure accurate collection.
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Validate and capture primary, secondary and tertiary insurance coverage to ensure accurate billing.
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Identify patients in need of financial counseling to ensure appropriate payment of services.
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Identify services out of insurance plan or requiring referrals and inform patient of courses of action.
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Triage appointments are based on diagnosis, patient preferences and physician specialty.
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Coordinate services and provide special instructions as requested by patients, internal physicians and referring physicians.
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Perform scheduling both intra- and inter-departmentally as requested by physician orders.
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Receive orders and processes as indicated by the provider and schedule according to protocol.
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Maximize a department's allocated spaces by scheduling all procedures/surgeries.
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Enter appointments into respective programs, both routine and emergency add-on.
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Ensure accuracy of all data including appropriate CPT coding and case information (side, equipment, etc.).
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Enter all updates, corrections and changes to scheduled procedures/surgeries.
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Maintain provider schedules for designated unit.
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Coordinate multiple physician schedules.
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Maintain familiarity with all appropriate scheduling functions.
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Serve as a liaison with the admitting office regarding hospital reservations, update admission information and cancel reservations.
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Notify patients of their arrival times per area protocols.
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Act as a resource to all department personnel (surgeons, medical secretaries, nurses, residents, etc.) on daily activity.
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Communicate with all departments to maximize efficiency and expedite the admission process.
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Maintain designated space/unit and patient management calendars/ledgers and department data based on area needs.
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Communicate with patients and their families to provide detailed instructions, directions and resources available.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Two years related experience in an area providing knowledge of medical terminology, including patient registration, patient billing, insurance processing or appointment/OR scheduling OR three years of customer service concierge experience
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Proficiency in use of Personal Computers (PC) and general knowledge of PC based systems and software
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Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
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Working knowledge of computerized appointment/OR scheduling systems, patient billing, insurance processing or other related office functions to coordinate patient access
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and/or CPT/ICD coding
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
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Requires frequent standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
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Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
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Requires manual dexterity to grasp and handle records and to operate PC computer in the course of work and navigate throughout the hospital.
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Normal or corrected vision.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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