Surgery Scheduling & Patient Care Coordinator

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator for the WFBMC Main – Surgery: Plastic and Reconstruction. You will coordinate and schedule procedures, ancillary testing, and related patient services to ensure efficient operating room utilization.

This role serves as a liaison among physicians, patients, and insurers, requiring strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of office or clerical experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating scheduling and/or surgical procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates surgical cases with corresponding tests and arrangements.
• Recommends surgery times and dates to physicians to optimize OR use.
• Ensures scheduling is conducted properly in the appropriate area per guidelines and timing.
• Prepares patient reports for physicians and department.
• Maintains knowledge of scheduling software used (Cycare, Clinipac, McCormick-Dodge OR Scheduler).
• Reviews future schedules to maximize OR availability and efficiency.
• Processes and reviews surgical documents and forms.
• Guides patients on logistics, insurance submissions, and pre-certification.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative work

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator for the WFBMC Main – Surgery: Plastic and Reconstruction. You will coordinate and schedule procedures, ancillary testing, and related patient services to ensure efficient operating room utilization.

This role serves as a liaison among physicians, patients, and insurers, requiring strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume