Surgical Coordinator - PRIDE Health : Job Details

📌 Position Overview

Job Title: Surgical Coordinator

Type: Full-Time Contract Position (13-week assignment) with possible extension

Facility: Mount Sinai Health System

Location: New York, NY 10029

Start Date: 09/02/2025

Hours:

• Per Day: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8 hours/day)
• Days: Monday through Friday (5 shifts/week)
• Hours per Week: 40

✅ Must-Have Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of surgical scheduling experience (required)
• Experience with patient demographics verification, insurance pre-certifications, and medical clearance coordination

Education:

• High school diploma (required)
• Associate's degree (preferred)

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certificate in Medical Terminology
• Certificate in ICD-9
• Certificate in CPT coding

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills with professional demeanor
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

🩺 Key Job Duties

Surgical Scheduling & Coordination:

• Coordinate all operating room (OR) surgeries and procedures
• Liaise between referring physicians and surgeons to communicate clinical data and determine OR scheduling
• Confirm surgeries with patients one day prior to procedure
• Schedule post-operative follow-up visits with providers
• Obtain patient medical clearance for scheduled surgeries

Administrative & Insurance Coordination:

• Verify patient demographics and update records
• Obtain pre-certifications from insurance carriers for all surgeries and procedures
• Record hospital reservations and pre-admit data in the CERNER system
• Collect and distribute required paperwork to internal and external stakeholders

Workflow Oversight & Training:

• Monitor front office workflow, adjusting processes for optimal service delivery
• Train and mentor new or less experienced surgical scheduling staff

Other Duties:

• Handle patient inquiries regarding policies and procedures
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

🧠 Skills & Soft Abilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance
• Professional and empathetic approach when dealing with patients and families
• Team-oriented with leadership capability