Clinic Surgical Technologist - $18 per hour

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pet insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health savings account

Health Care FSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Clinic Surgical Technologist Coordinator to manage clinic and surgical scheduling, pre‑op orders, and authorizations. The role emphasizes coordinating with medical staff, Revenue Cycle Operations, and patients to ensure timely, safe surgical experiences.

This staff, full‑time position requires 40 hours weekly with day shifts, and involves maintaining accurate documentation in scheduling systems while supporting efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinic and surgical scheduling workflows and authorization requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple schedules, orders, authorizations, and deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent liaison with patients and care team throughout the surgical process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical appointments, referrals, and pre-visit activities for patients.
• Serve as primary administrative contact, providing updates and facilitating care-team communication.
• Manage provider clinic schedules, including template adjustments and cancellations.
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants to schedule clinic visits and surgeries.
• Work with Revenue Cycle Operations to secure authorizations and inform patients about costs.
• Coordinate all surgical services activities from pre-op orders to post-op.

Skills

Scheduling workflows

Authorization processes

Patient liaison

Multi-schedule management

EHR systems

Office software

Pre-operative orders

Care-team communication

Pre-visit coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Clinic Surgical Technologist for a job in Tampa, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

The Surgical Services Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all clinical and surgical encounters for patients, including clinic appointments, referrals, authorizations, pre‑surgical requirements, and surgery scheduling. Serving as the primary administrative contact, this role ensures that patients' needs are facilitated efficiently and accurately across the care team. The coordinator optimizes provider schedules through effective template management and collaborates closely with Medical Assistants to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately. This role works in partnership with Revenue Cycle Operations to obtain authorizations, provide co‑pay and co‑insurance notifications, and support collection processes. The Surgical Services Coordinator oversees all activities related to surgical scheduling—from pre‑operative orders through completion of the procedure—to prevent gaps that could impact surgical timing and to ensure an exceptional, safe patient experience.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate clinical appointments, referrals, and pre‑visit activities to ensure patients are fully prepared for clinic and surgical encounters.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for patients, addressing questions, providing updates, and facilitating communication with the care team.
• Manage the provider’s clinic schedule, including template adjustments, cancellation management, and ensuring appropriate appointment types and lengths.
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants to ensure patients are scheduled properly for both clinic visits and surgical procedures.
• Work closely with Revenue Cycle Operations to secure authorizations and provide patients with accurate co‑pay/co‑insurance information.
• Coordinate all surgical services activities, including surgery scheduling, rescheduling, cancellation management, and ensuring continuity from pre‑op through post‑op.
• Complete and track all pre‑operative orders, including labs, testing, imaging, and consults required prior to surgery or procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the provider’s surgical schedule, assigning operating room blocks to maximize surgical volume and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with emergency clinical protocols and safety guidelines, supporting a safe and positive environment for all patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation in scheduling and clinical systems, facilitating clear communication across the surgical and clinical teams.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) - two (2) years' experience in a clinical setting.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of clinic and surgical scheduling workflows, authorization requirements, and operating room block utilization.
• Understanding of referrals, insurance processes, co‑pays, co‑insurance, and authorization procedures.
• Ability to serve as the primary liaison for patients, providing clear instructions, updates, and empathetic support throughout the surgical process.
• Ability to manage multiple schedules, orders, authorizations, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Skilled in using electronic health records (EHRs), scheduling systems, tracking tools, and standard office software to manage documentation and workflows.
• Ability to identify scheduling conflicts, gaps in surgical planning, and barriers to timely completion of pre‑operative requirements and take appropriate corrective steps.

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #260004AO. Posted job title: Surgical Services Coordinator - Clinic Plastic Surgery

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world‑class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs