About The Position

Reporting to the Clinical Manager and working under the direction of providers, the Surgical Scheduling Coordinator conducts pre-operative interviews with patients and schedules surgical procedures. The role works closely with the hospital or facility where procedures will be performed to arrange necessary services and assists in coordinating meetings and provider, clinic, surgery, and on-call schedules. The coordinator is a primary resource for surgical patients and surgeons and helps ensure procedures, paperwork, testing, and appointments are accurate and coordinated. The work is classified as light physical work. It involves regular repetitive motion, hearing, reaching, sitting, and speaking; frequent fine motor activities; and occasional bending, squatting, and walking. Lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling less than 10 pounds is required regularly, up to 10 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds occasionally. The employee may occasionally be exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids. The work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • At least one year of experience as a surgical coordinator.
  • Ability to perform the described physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as a surgical coordinator in an acute care or medical-surgical setting is preferred.
  • An Associate Degree and/or Diploma in Nursing is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Schedules and coordinates surgery or surgical procedures with patients, families, and facilities.
  • Interviews and educates patients about surgery.
  • Ensures the accuracy of procedures, paperwork, testing, and appointments.
  • Serves as the primary resource for surgical patients and surgeons.
  • Maintains relationships with outside offices, facilities, and hospital departments.
  • Assists with coordinating provider, resident, office, surgical, and on-call schedules where appropriate.
  • Assists in coordinating meetings and provider, clinic, surgery, and on-call schedules.
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