Surgical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Surgical Coordinator / Surgery Scheduler (Full Time)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift

Girgis ENT is a busy, growing ENT specialty practice seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator / Surgery Scheduler to manage the surgical scheduling process from start to finish. This role is responsible for coordinating surgical cases, obtaining insurance authorizations, organizing pre-operative requirements, and guiding patients through the surgery process.

The ideal candidate has previous surgical scheduling experience in a medical office or hospital setting , strong attention to detail, and excellent patient communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical scheduling for ENT procedures with hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
  
• Manage the entire surgical workflow from physician order to surgery date
  
• Obtain insurance prior authorizations and referrals as required
  
• Verify patient insurance benefits related to surgical procedures
  
• Coordinate pre-operative testing and medical clearances
  
• Communicate surgery dates, preparation instructions, and expectations to patients
  
• Review patient financial responsibility and collect surgical pre-payments
  
• Ensure all surgical documentation is complete and submitted to the facility
  
• Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and surgery facilities to ensure cases run smoothly
  
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
  

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years medical office experience
• Surgical scheduling experience strongly preferred
• Experience obtaining insurance authorizations and verifications
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and patient service skills
• Ability to manage multiple surgical cases simultaneously
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced specialty practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ENT or other surgical specialty practice
• Experience using Modernizing Medicine EMA
• Knowledge of surgical facility workflows and insurance authorization processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supportive team-oriented work environment

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Daytime hours

Work Location

In-person – Hinsdale