Surgical Care Coordinator: Patient Pathway Advocate

methodisthealthsystem; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to act as the patient liaison from registration through postoperative care, ensuring smooth flow and clear communication across departments.

The role requires CMA certification, strong scheduling experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on exceptional patient interaction and teamwork within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of Surgery Scheduling/Coordination experience.
• Very strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong process orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote collaboration.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Improve the patient experience.
• Schedule initial surgeon consultation and manage surgery pathway.
• Verify insurance and update Practice Management System/EMR.
• Maintain surgery criteria with insurance providers and inform staff of changes.
• Communicate professionally with patients and coworkers.
• Assist in educating patients about the surgery program.
• Support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

High School Diploma

Surgery scheduling/coordination

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Process orientation

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to act as the patient liaison from registration through postoperative care, ensuring smooth flow and clear communication across departments.

The role requires CMA certification, strong scheduling experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on exceptional patient interaction and teamwork within a large health system.