Surgical Coordinator - PAT, LPN

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates in Salisbury is seeking a surgical coordinator to manage timely and efficient scheduling for preoperative, surgical, and postoperative care under POA protocols. The role involves ensuring completion of patient histories, preoperative testing, insurance authorizations, and consent forms, and communicating findings to patients, surgeons, and scheduling teams.

You will also focus on optimizing surgical block utilization and minimizing cancellations by accurate case

Qualifications

• Professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and a positive attitude.
• High School Diploma.
• LPN certification.
• Prior medical office or hospital experience (two years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule preoperative, surgical, and post-operative resources.
• Ensure completion of patient history, pre-operative testing results, insurance authorization, and patient consent forms.
• Communicate relevant findings to patients, POA operating surgeon, and surgical facility scheduling/provider teams.
• Optimize surgical block utilization and minimize cancellations due to preventable errors.

Skills

Professional conduct & attention to<br

Education

High School Diploma

LPN certification

Job description

The surgical coordinator is responsible for the timely and efficient scheduling of patients designated for surgical treatment by POA physicians. Primary work assignments include the coordination and scheduling of all preoperative, surgical and post-operative resources consistent with established POA patient care protocols and in compliance with surgical facility policies and procedures. The coordinator shall assure the timely completion and collection of all patient history, pre-operative testing results, insurance authorization and patient consent forms; and, communicate relevant findings to the patient, POA operating surgeon, and surgical facility scheduling/provider teams. Responsibilities shall also include optimizing the utilization of surgical block allocations by applying accurate case time estimates and minimizing case cancellations due to preventable errors.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Critical thinking skills and a positive attitude essential.
• High School Diploma
• Prior medical office or hospital experience, two years preferred
• LPN certification

Job Responsibilities

Location(s)

Salisbury

Job Type(s)

Full-Time