Surgimate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the very busy world of healthcare administration, a silent force works tirelessly behind the scenes, orchestrating the intricacies of surgical procedures: Surgical Coordinators (who may also go by the titles of medical assistants, administrative assistants, or medical receptionists).

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Surgimate

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the unexpected can throw a wrench into even the most carefully laid plans — including scheduled surgery procedures. Work conflicts, family emergencies, or just a bad day can lead patients to no-shows. But, there are strategic approaches to handling patient cancellations when they happen.

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Surgimate

DECEMBER 15, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered about the secret sauce that keeps surgical procedures running seamlessly, you’re in the right place. Preference cards are personalized checklists that turn surgical teams into efficient machines. What’s Included In a Surgical Preference Card? What Are Preference Cards?

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walkerproject

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Surgery & surgical planning Clinic A (non-lean) The elective surgery plan is usually fixed weeks in advance, but the surgeons are not assigned until the day before at the earliest. If I postpone the paperwork until the afternoon, it’s sometimes enough to skim through the surgical steps. A young doctor has experienced both.

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Surgimate

MAY 15, 2025

These are the top 7 tips from coordinators to help you simplify and streamline your surgical scheduling process: Tip 1: Standardize your workflow from consult to surgery In most practices, scheduling workflows arent intentionally built. They demand immense skill and deliver incredible valuelikely 40% or more of your revenue.

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Surgimate

MAY 15, 2025

In some cases, the patient goes straight from the surgical consult to the scheduler while in others the scheduler makes a follow-up phone call to the patient the next day. With a surgical scheduling process in place, any temporary replacement or new staff member will easily be able to slip into the role.

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