Orthopedic Clinical Specialist - USFTGP Plastic Surgery

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who will coordinate all aspects of patients' clinical journeys, ensuring efficient scheduling and compassionate communication. You will manage surgical templates and workflows, supporting high-quality patient care.

The candidate must have a High School diploma or GED, along with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include optimizing schedules and facilitating positive patient experiences. This full-time position is based in Tampa, on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to manage high-volume schedules and multiple patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the patient’s clinical journey.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for orthopedic patients.
• Optimize and manage surgical templates and schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of orthopedic clinical workflows

Organizational and time-management skills

Communication and customer service skills

Proficiency with scheduling systems and EMR platforms

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist - USFTGP Plastic Surgery (260001Z1)

The Orthopedic Clinical Specialist coordinates all aspects of the patient’s clinical journey, including clinic appointments, surgical scheduling, and ongoing communication between patients and the care team. This role serves as the primary administrative contact for orthopedic patients, ensuring their needs are addressed efficiently and compassionately. The specialist optimizes and manages provider's surgical templates and schedules and coordinates all activities leading up to surgical procedures. This position supports high-quality patient care by facilitating efficient workflows, maintaining accurate scheduling, and ensuring a positive and safe patient experience throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications

Required

• High School or GED

Work Experience and Additional Information

• Minimum 2 years experience in a clinical setting.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of orthopedic clinical workflows, including outpatient scheduling, pre‑surgical coordination, and operating room block management.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to manage high-volume schedules, surgical timelines, and multiple patient needs simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to serve as the primary point of contact for patients, providers, and care teams.
• Proficiency with scheduling systems and EMR platforms, including maintaining templates, updating appointments, and documenting patient interactions.
• Ability to analyze and manage provider schedules, ensuring clinic and surgical blocks are optimized and used efficiently.
• Problem‑solving skills and adaptability to respond to last‑minute changes, cancellations, rescheduling needs, and urgent patient inquiries.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

USF Health South Tampa Center 2, Tampa General Circle, Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday