Surgical Coordinator - Orthopedics (AthenaHealth)
# Surgical Coordinator - Orthopedics (AthenaHealth) **Staffing for Doctors** · Philippines · `Remote` · `Full Time` 💼 **Уровень роли:** `Mid-level` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: сегодня* · *Источник: Himalayas (JSON API)* --- ### Top Skills & Match 🎯 **Ключевой стек роли:** `[Surgical-Coordinator]` `[Medical-Coordinator]` `[Healthcare-Coordinator]` `[Practice-Coordinator]` `[Orthopedic-Coordinator]` `[Operating-Room-Coordinator]` `[Perioperative-Coordinator]` `[Pre-Surgical-Coordinator]` --- ### About the Role About the Role We are seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator with specialized experience in Orthopedics and AthenaHealth to manage surgical scheduling, pre-testing workflows, and prior authorizations for our busy orthopedic practice. In this position, you will own the entire surgical coordination process—working closely with orthopedic surgeons, hospital/surgery center schedulers, and patients to ensure all clinical, insurance, and pre-operative requirements are 100% complete prior to surgery dates. Requirements Key Responsibilities 1. Surgical Scheduling & Calendar Management - Coordinate and schedule orthopedic surgical procedures across multiple surgeons, operating rooms, and surgical centers. - Align surgeon availability, facility block times, and patient schedules to optimize operating room efficiency. - Input and maintain accurate surgical cases, pre-op visits, and post-op follow-up appointments in AthenaHealth . 2. Surgical Prior Authorizations - Identify insurance requirements and initiate prior authorizations for orthopedic procedures (e.g., joint replacements, arthroscopies, fracture repairs, hardware removal). - Submit clinical notes, diagnostic imaging reports (X-rays/MRIs), and conservative treatment history to payers to secure timely approvals. - Track authorization statuses, handle peer-to-peer review scheduling, and resolve auth denials or peer requests promptly. 3. Pre-Operative Testing & Clearance Tracking - Ensure all required pre-testing (bloodwork, EKGs, medical/cardiac clearances, MRIs, CT scans) is ordered, completed, and received well in advance of surgery. - Verify that pre-op clearance documentation is fully uploaded into AthenaHealth and delivered to the surgical facility prior to deadlines. - Educate patients on pre-operative instructions, medication holds, and facility arrival protocols. 4. Patient & Provider Communication - Serve as the main point of contact for patients preparing for orthopedic surgery, addressing questions with clarity and empathy. - Communicate regularly with hospital/ASC scheduling departments, surgical reps, and practice physicians to provide real-time updates on case readiness. Qualifications & Requirements - Software Experience: AthenaHealth EMR experience is required —must be comfortable navigating scheduling, clinical charts, and auth tracking within Athena. - Specialty Experience: Hands-on surgical coordination experience in Orthopedics (understanding joint replacements, sports medicine, spine, or fracture care workflows). - Core Competencies: Proven track record of handling complex surgical prior authorizations and tracking pre-operative clearance/testing requirements. - Communication: Clear, professional written and verbal English communication skills. - Detail Orientation: Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple surgical cases simultaneously without missing critical deadlines. Originally posted on Himalayas
- Surgical-Coordinator
- Medical-Coordinator
- Healthcare-Coordinator
- Practice-Coordinator
- Orthopedic-Coordinator
- Operating-Room-Coordinator
- Perioperative-Coordinator
- Pre-Surgical-Coordinator
Наблюдалась 2026-09-30, впервые 2026-09-30, источник — Himalayas (JSON API).