Surgical Coordinator

Catholic Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to support practice managers in the central scheduling unit, ensuring smooth booking of procedures and on-call physician coverage within a team-based care environment.

The role emphasizes detailed front-desk duties, insurance verification, prior authorizations, and medical record readiness, collaborating with hospital staff to provide seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of physician office scheduling experience.
• Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in booking hospital procedures and scheduling.
• Maintain pleasant phone communication and professional front-desk demeanor.
• Work in a detail-oriented environment supporting patient care.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure seamless procedure scheduling.
• Verify insurance issues related to patient care and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Ensure medical records are complete for procedures and obtain necessary clearances.

Skills

Communication skills

Front office skills

Attention to detail

Medical office scheduling

Insurance knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Coordinator assist practice managers in daily operations of central scheduling unit. Ensure information is obtained regarding the scheduling of physicians on call.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manages tasks related to booking hospital procedure
• Demonstrate pleasant phone voice and communication
• Demonstrate ability to work in detailed oriented environment
• Duties related to patient care in a team-based care and integrative health environment.
• Competency in all skills related to the performance of providing exceptional patient care.
• Front office duties: greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling patients and verifying insurances.
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance issues effecting patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of securing prior authorizations and authorization for procedures
• Ensure necessary medical record information is present for procedure including medical clearance if needed
• Work collaboratively with hospital personnel to ensure procedures are booked providing seamless process for patients

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of physician office scheduling experience.
• Clinical Experience preferred

Salary Range

USD $26.00 - USD $38.50 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth