Job Description

Founded in 1921, Straub Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.

The Orthopedics Department is trained to handle the most common of injuries, from sprains, broken bones and sports injuries, to specialized conditions such as arthritis and congenital disorders. Our multi-disciplinary team includes fellowship-trained orthopedic physicians, rheumatologists, physical therapists, nurses and other health care providers that specialize in treating a wide range of injuries in children and adults.

As the Coordinator for Orthopedics, you will coordinate the scheduling and authorizations of preoperative appointments, surgeries and procedures at the request of surgeons, proceduralists, and other staff. In this role, you will act as a liaison between patients and the professional staff by facilitating complex scheduling, preparation, and authorization responsibilities.

Location: Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Starting Hourly Rate: 21.12

Exempt: No

Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. One (1) year of clerical support experience in a health care setting, including medical insurance and collection experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field. Completion of a medical terminology course. Current ICD and CPT coding certification. One (1) year experience with scheduling surgeries and complex procedures and securing prior authorization for these services. Medical terminology. Experience with Epic EHR.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.

Position Coordinator, Surgery and Procedures - Orthopedics

Category Administrative

Employment Type Employee

Location Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

Req ID 25536