Ortho Surgical Coordinator: Scheduling & Authorization Pro

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Con-

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a Surgical Coordinator for the Orthopedics Department. This full-time day position coordinates surgical scheduling, verifies patient demographics and insurance, and handles pre- and post-op coordination to ensure accurate and timely procedures.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, coordinating with physicians and staff, and ensuring compliant, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in surgical coordination or related healthcare coordination.
• Experience with obtaining authorizations for ortho, surgical, diagnostic services.
• Knowledge of patient demographics and insurance verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgicalScheduling for procedures and pre/post-op appointments.
• Verify patient information, insurance, and eligibility.
• Obtain prior authorizations and verify in-network status.
• Communicate with patients, physicians and staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Surgical coordination

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Insurance/authorizations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework preferred

Tools

Patient information systems

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is seeking a Surgical Coordinator for the Orthopedics Department. This full-time day position coordinates surgical scheduling, verifies patient demographics and insurance, and handles pre- and post-op coordination to ensure accurate and timely procedures.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, coordinating with physicians and staff, and ensuring compliant, patient-centered service.