Surgical Coordinator

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