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Title: OMFS SURGERY COORDINATOR

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: LSUNO Oral Surgery

Campus Location: ORAL SURGERY

Job Summary/Basic Functions

LSU Health New Orleans, School of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking an organized and patient-focused OMFS Surgery Coordinator. The Surgery Coordinator coordinates and schedules surgical procedures, acting as a liaison between patients, surgeons, and other medical staff. They ensure all necessary arrangements are made for the surgery, including obtaining authorizations, scheduling pre-op appointments, and communicating with patients about pre-operative instructions. They also maintain patient records and collaborate with various departments within the external healthcare facility.

The position coordinates referrals, appointments, surgical schedules, patient communication, authorizations, documentation, and follow-up activities in support of faculty surgeons, residents, clinical staff, referring providers, and patients.
Candidates should have strong communication, customer-service, organizational, and computer skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and professionally. Healthcare, dental, surgical, or specialty-practice experience is preferred. The role supports the Department’s specialty patient-care services and accredited residency program.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Number of years required to perform the job: 1

Type of experience required to perform the job: Experience working in a dental or medical office coordinating patient care; either administratively or clinically; and familiar with medical and dental terminology/coding

Substitution: A high school diploma and three additional years required experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave, and14 paid holidays per year. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits