Surgical Clearance Coordinator — Patient Prep & Coordination

OrthoArizona; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical options and benefits

Health Savings Account

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ. You will coordinate clearances for surgeries, contact patients for tests, and request essential documents from PCPs and specialists to ensure timely clearance.

The role involves frequent patient and clinician communication, EMR data entry, and coordinating across multiple sites to maintain accurate tracking and readiness for the pre-op date.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel across multiple sites.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments used in 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 and perform training on EMR software and updates.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage 30+ flags daily from the surgery scheduler in EMR.
• Complete clearances timely by contacting patients and offices for documents.
• Monitor the clearance fax folder for incoming documents.
• Manage calls, up to 10 per patient, and handle lengthy hold times.
• Communicate delays in clearances with the patient support team.
• Update charts and trackers as clearances are received and follow up as needed.
• Progress through the task list to ensure all responsibilities are met efficiently.

Skills

Travel readiness

Reliable transportation

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

EMR software

Vital signs

Universal precautions

Blood handling safety

Equipment handling

Clinical procedures

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

CPR certification

Job description

OrthoArizona is seeking a Pre-Surgical Clearance Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ. You will coordinate clearances for surgeries, contact patients for tests, and request essential documents from PCPs and specialists to ensure timely clearance.

The role involves frequent patient and clinician communication, EMR data entry, and coordinating across multiple sites to maintain accurate tracking and readiness for the pre-op date.