Dynamic Surgical Coordinator at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta with expertise in surgery scheduling and patient coordination. Proven ability to enhance OR preparation efficiency and ensure seamless patient experiences through effective communication and time management. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering compassionate care and facilitating successful surgical outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Coordinator
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2025
Managed scheduling of multiple surgeries on a daily basis, coordinating availability of surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Prepared patient discharge paperwork including follow up instructions for home care services if required by the doctor's order.
Entered data into electronic medical record system accurately and timely using ICD-10 coding standards when applicable.
Coordinated with personnel to ensure proper preparation of OR rooms prior to surgery.
Organized patient charts for surgical procedures and ensured accuracy of all documents.
Answered phone calls from patients inquiring about upcoming scheduled surgeries or follow up visits.
Managed patient check-in and check-out procedures and processed payments.
Coordinated work processes and routed paperwork to appropriate physicians and staff members.
Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA
Skills
Surgery scheduling
OR preparation
Patient chart organization
Customer service
Follow-up coordination
Effective communication
Time management
Team collaboration
Preoperative preparation
Scheduling expertise
Surgical procedures
Postoperative follow-up
Patient coordination
Updating charts
Copay collecting
Checking in patients
Following up with patients
Educating patients
Facility coordinating
Payment collection
HIPAA compliance
EMR updating
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta
01.2010 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Reinhardt University
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