• Surgery & Procedural Services Coordinator I

    Alameda Health System (Oakland, CA)


    Surgery & Procedural Services Coordinator I

    + Oakland, CA

    + Highland General Hospital

    + FQHC HGH HCP 4

    + Full Time - Day

    + $34.63 - $40.98/HR

    + Req #:42544-31580

    + FTE:1

    + Posted:July 31, 2025

    Summary

    **SUMMARY:** Performs the role of administrative patient liaison in preparation for surgery; educates and prepares patients and families for the surgical or procedural experience.

    **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE:** Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

    1. Schedules surgical and procedures as directed by the surgical team.

    2. Supports any continuity of care efforts with the patient’s health plan payor.

    3. Instructs patients in preparations for scheduled services.

    4. Maintains and coordinates required outpatient information including the selected service line, patient charts and schedules with other departments.

    5. Coordinates any necessary clinical documentation needed for the continuum of care; reviews surgical orders and medical records, including the consent documentation, for completeness and accuracy for all surgical procedures; obtains and reviews ICD-10 and CPT codes for the planned surgical procedure.

    6. Assists patient with the completion of an Advanced Directive and/or DNR if requested by the patient and/or surgical team.

    7. Assists with reporting and analysis for departmental outcomes including data collection, analysis and recommendations.

    8. Performs other duties as assigned.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required Education:Graduation from a certified/accredited medical assistant school.

     

    Required Experience:One year in a surgical or procedural outpatient setting; experience in insurance verification and prior authorization.

     

    Required Licenses/Certifications:Medical Assistant certification as issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Center for Competency, Testing/Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute (NCCT/MMCI), BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

     

    _PAY RANGE: $34.63 - $40.98/HR_

     

    _The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program._

     

    Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.