Operating Room Clinical Coordinator

Novant Health; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Job summary

Novant Health Kernersville Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to oversee day-to-day OR operations, keep cases on schedule, and ensure rooms and supplies are ready. You will troubleshoot issues as they arise and coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, vendor reps, SPD, and Materials Management to ensure instruments and supplies are available for each case.

Lead the OR team, manage staffing, and maintain regulatory readiness including audits, patient records, and logs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; B.S. in Nursing preferred.
• RN license in North Carolina required.
• 3+ years in a critical care or healthcare setting required; ASC or OP suite leadership preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day OR operations; keep cases on schedule and ensure rooms and supplies are ready.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, vendor reps, SPD & Materials Management to ensure instruments and supplies are available.
• Manage staffing and assignments; lead the OR team and provide clear direction.
• Maintain clinical and regulatory readiness — audits, quality checks, and required documentation.
• May participate in circulating/scrubbing as needed.

Skills

Patient-centric care

Education & training facilitation

Medicare/TJC/AAAHC readiness

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

High ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S. in Nursing or related field)

RN license (North Carolina)

ACLS and PALS certification (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: Full time (FT), 40 hours- day shift. Five 8 hour shifts. Hours are 6:30A-3P on average, some late days required if a case is running over. Center is only open M-F. No call, no weekends, no holidays!
• Department: Operating Room (OR)- Candidates must have at least 3 years of OR experience for thisposition. Past ASC/ leadership exp preferred.
• Location: Kernersville Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), 1730 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, North Carolina
• Unit Info:Procedures range from ophthalmology, ortho, pain management & urology cases.
• Eligible for benefits day one!
• This position requires a RN license

What You’ll Do

Day to Day:

• The Clinical Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day OR operations — keep cases on schedule, ensure rooms and supplies are ready, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, vendor reps, SPD & Materials Management to make sure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for each case.
• Manage staffing and assignments
• Lead the OR team — provide clear direction on what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and when staff can leave for the day.
• Maintain clinical and regulatory readiness — audits, quality checks, preference cards, tissue/specimen logs, AAAHC readiness, and required documentation.
• Jump in clinically when needed — including circulating/scrubbing

What We’re Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. B.S. in Nursing or related field, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years in a critical care or healthcare equivalent setting, required.
  • Prior ASC or OP suite experience with leadership responsibility, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Licensed as an RN in North Carolina, required.
  • ACLS and PALS certification, preferred.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Strong background in patient centric care; Experience with facilitating education and training; Must have the ability to complete assignments required for Medicare, TJC/AAAHC and other required organizations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly WORD, Excel and Outlook. Experience in leadership roles; Strong ethical and moral character references; Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail without compromise of patient care.
• Additional Skills Preferred: Proficiency in PowerPoint.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.