Cardiology Surgical Coordinator - Scheduling & Auths

Entertimeonline; Ijamsville (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Frederick Primary Care Associates, P.A. is seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator (Cardiology) to manage scheduling, authorizations, and billing support for cardiac procedures. You will liaise with patients, physicians, hospitals, and insurance entities to ensure accurate, timely care.

The role requires surgical scheduling expertise, prior authorizations, and strong knowledge of payer requirements. A professional, detail-oriented approach is essential in this fast-paced cardiology practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical office, hospital, surgery center, or healthcare setting.
• Experience with surgical or procedural scheduling.
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations and verifying insurance benefits.
• Strong knowledge of insurance processes and payer requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule cardiology-related surgeries, procedures, and hospital-based services.
• Coordinate scheduling between physicians, patients, and hospitals.
• Maintain accurate surgical and procedure calendars.
• Confirm physician, facility, and equipment availability as required.
• Coordinate pre-operative appointments, testing, medical clearances, consultations, and other required services.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of all required clinical and administrative documentation prior to procedures, including referrals and prior authorizations.
• Communicate procedure dates, arrival times, preparation instructions, and other requirements to patients.
• Monitor upcoming procedures and proactively identify missing information or potential scheduling issues.
• Coordinate cancellations, rescheduling, and changes as necessary.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to patients, physicians, facilities, and clinical staff.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

Prior authorizations

Insurance verification

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Frederick Primary Care Associates, P.A. is seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator (Cardiology) to manage scheduling, authorizations, and billing support for cardiac procedures. You will liaise with patients, physicians, hospitals, and insurance entities to ensure accurate, timely care.

The role requires surgical scheduling expertise, prior authorizations, and strong knowledge of payer requirements. A professional, detail-oriented approach is essential in this fast-paced cardiology practice.