Surgical Coordinator

Under general supervision, performs complex computer operation duties involving the scheduling of operating room and related equipment, and the posting of patients for operative procedures.

• High School
• Medical terminology course training or relevant experience in the field.

• N/A

• 2 years’ prior experience in hospital setting, previous surgical scheduling experience preferred.

• Interpersonal skills required to effectively and cordially interact with physicians, patients and other hospital personnel.
• Analytical skills necessary to prioritize requests according to established procedures often under pressure and with frequent interruptions.

• Reserve all operating rooms; schedule related equipment and post patients for all operative procedures, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Cancel scheduled cases in a timely manner.
• Notify affected individuals of all changes in surgery such as date, time or cancellations.
• Prepare and assure the reproduction of master operating room schedules; collate OR schedules and deliver copies to designated hospital areas.
• Maintain files of necessary records, such as requests pertaining to admission and/or surgery. Maintain filing system on each patient posted for admission or surgery.
• Inform physicians’ representatives and secretaries of allied hospital services and pertinent related information, including compliance and insurance requirements. Inform secretaries of prerequisites needed to ensure smooth flow of admission of patient.
• Seek assistance from managers when unable to accommodate requests from physician offices and/or operating room Charge Nurse/Managers.
• May input patient charges within the designated bill drop day.

• Contact insurance companies and obtain surgical authorizations as needed.
• Obtain referrals for surgical procedures from PCPs if needed.
• Obtain all pre-testing results on patients and forward to Pre-Admissions Testing Department in the requested timeframe.

Respect

• Treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Listen and respond appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.

Excellence

• Meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
• Actively pursue learning and self‑development.
• Pay attention to detail; follow through.

Accountability

• Set a positive, professional example for others.
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
• Reports to work regularly and on time.

Teamwork

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
• Address and resolve conflict in a positive way.
• Seek out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
• Acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of others.

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and good judgment.
• Respect the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.

Results

• Embrace change and improvement in the work environment.
• Continuously seek to improve the quality of products/services.
• Display flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
• Achieve results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently.

$16.79 - $24.37
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

GBMC Health Care and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care