Surgical Clearance Coordinator – Fast-Paced Med Team

OrthoArizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator to support multi-site operations across the Valley. You will manage EMR flags, contact patients and clinics, and ensure timely clearance documentation for surgical cases.

Ideal candidates have Medical Assistant training, CPR certification, and strong EMR skills. The role involves travel across sites, direct patient contact, and active collaboration with the patient support team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel across multiple sites.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage 30+ flags daily from the surgery scheduler in EMR.
• Complete clearances timely by contacting patients and offices to obtain tests and documents.
• Regularly monitor the clearance fax folder for incoming documents.
• Manage up to 10 calls per patient or office; leave messages and follow up.
• Communicate delays to the patient support team.
• Update patient charts and trackers when clearances arrive.
• Progress through the task list to ensure duties are met efficiently.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR software

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Equipment handling

Universal precautions

CPR

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

OrthoArizona is seeking a Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator to support multi-site operations across the Valley. You will manage EMR flags, contact patients and clinics, and ensure timely clearance documentation for surgical cases.

Ideal candidates have Medical Assistant training, CPR certification, and strong EMR skills. The role involves travel across sites, direct patient contact, and active collaboration with the patient support team.