Surgical Coordinator - Full time

About the role

The Surgical Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between patients, surgeons, clinical staff, and hospital departments to ensure the timely, accurate, and efficient coordination of surgical services. This position manages all aspects of the surgical scheduling and preoperative process, including scheduling procedures, obtaining authorizations and referrals, coordinating required testing and medical clearances, and facilitating communication among all parties involved in the patient's surgical journey. The Surgical Coordinator plays a key role in promoting a positive patient experience, optimizing surgical scheduling efficiency, supporting physician productivity, and ensuring compliance with organizational, payer, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures in accordance with physician, patient, Operating Room, and organizational requirements.
• Communicate key preoperative, operative, and postoperative information to patients, including expectations and required preparation.
• Collaborate with the Operating Room and other procedural areas to align surgical schedules.
• Manage and optimize physician block time utilization in collaboration with the Operating