Surgical Scheduling & Care Coordination Specialist

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, PA; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, PA is seeking a surgical coordinator to manage the timely scheduling of patients for designated surgical treatments. The role entails coordinating preoperative, surgical and postoperative resources, ensuring documentation and approvals are complete, and communicating with patients and care teams.

You will optimize case time estimates and reduce cancellations to improve facility efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients, staff and clinicians.
• Critical thinking and a positive attitude are essential.
• High School Diploma required.
• Two years of medical office or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule preoperative, surgical and postoperative resources per POA protocols.
• Ensure timely collection of patient history, preoperative testing, insurance authorization and consent forms.
• Communicate findings to the patient, POA surgeon and facility scheduling teams.
• Optimize surgical block utilization and minimize cancellations due to preventable errors.

Skills

Professional conduct

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

2 years medical office/hospital experience

Job description

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, PA is seeking a surgical coordinator to manage the timely scheduling of patients for designated surgical treatments. The role entails coordinating preoperative, surgical and postoperative resources, ensuring documentation and approvals are complete, and communicating with patients and care teams.

You will optimize case time estimates and reduce cancellations to improve facility efficiency.