Surgical Coordinator: Precision Scheduler for Patient Care

Crane Center; West Lake Hills (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Center for Transgender Surgery in Austin, TX, is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to manage scheduling of operating rooms, dates, and staff for gender-affirming procedures, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and smooth coordination among patients, surgeons, and clinical teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in surgical scheduling, knowledge of medical terminology and coding, and proficient EMR/Office 365 usage; Spanish language skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in surgery scheduling required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Medical Coding required.
• Experience with EMR, MAC, Office 365 and related products.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Evidence of strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal, operational and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy, detail, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures and allocate operating rooms, equipment and staff.
• Coordinate surgery dates with patients, physicians and hospital staff.
• Consider physician priorities and patient needs for scheduling and post-operative appointments.
• Interface with vendors to ensure on-site equipment for procedures.
• Enter notes and special instructions in the EMR.
• Provide accurate information to patients regarding time and location of procedures.
• Respond to scheduling changes/cancellations promptly.
• Resolve conflicts efficiently while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Medical terminology

Medical coding

Spanish

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Related field degree

Tools

EMR

Office 365

Job description

Crane Center for Transgender Surgery in Austin, TX, is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to manage scheduling of operating rooms, dates, and staff for gender-affirming procedures, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and smooth coordination among patients, surgeons, and clinical teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in surgical scheduling, knowledge of medical terminology and coding, and proficient EMR/Office 365 usage; Spanish language skills preferred.