Surgical supplies sterilizer vs surgical coordinator

Differences between surgical supplies sterilizer and surgical coordinator duties and responsibilities

Surgical supplies sterilizer example responsibilities.

• Manage daily operations of all CSS functions, administration, and personnel
• Manage medical records and document examination notes, prescriptions, and procedure details in EMR.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of importance of registering patients while maintaining complete confidentiality according to the HIPPA laws.
• Hold retractors and assist with cutting sutures, as well as keep track of supplies.
• Assist with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room.
• Authorize DME, home physical therapy, MRI and any other diagnostic imaging need for medical diagnosing.
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Surgical coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pre-op responsibilities, and generate all necessary paperwork.
• Input medical procedures and diagnosis using ICD-9 and CPT medical codes to generate claims for insurance and patient billing.
• Recommend optimization of patient flow for office visits and HIPAA policy enhancements.
• Coordinate meetings, schedule surgeries/procedures, verify insurance coverage, ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Provide patients and parents information; explanations of treatment plans, post-operative instructions and oral hygiene instructions.
• Promote to back office and surgical coordinator position which duties include scheduling patients with hospital for inpatient procedures.
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