Surgical Coordinator

Job Title: Surgical Scheduling Coordinator
Location: New York, NY
Contract Type: 5 months
Shift Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Schedule: 37.5 hours/week (7.5 hours/day, 5 days/week)
Hourly rate: $21/hour negotiable

Role Overview:
The Surgical Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination of all Operating Room (OR) surgeries and procedures. This includes verifying patient information, securing pre-authorizations, scheduling procedures and post-operative appointments, and facilitating communication between surgeons and referring physicians. The role requires familiarity with Epic and involves managing the surgical schedules of four providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule all OR surgeries and procedures.
• Manage front office workflow to optimize service delivery.
• Verify patient demographics and obtain insurance pre-certifications.
• Secure medical clearance for patients.
• Resolve patient inquiries and explain policies and procedures.
• Confirm surgeries one day prior to the scheduled procedure.
• Schedule post-operative follow-up appointments.
• Serve as liaison between surgeons and referring physicians for clinical data exchange and scheduling.
• Train and mentor other Surgical Scheduling Coordinators or junior staff.
• Distribute required documentation to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Record hospital reservations and pre-admit data in the CERNER system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree

Certifications & Licensure:

• Preferred:
  • Certificate in Medical Technology
  • Certificate in ICD-9
  • Certificate in CPT Coding

Skills & Experience:
Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of surgical scheduling experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Epic system