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Surgical Coordinator

TEKsystems
$18.00 - $23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Silver Spring
Feb 04, 2026
Description Job Profile Summary Under minimal supervision, dedicated to internal surgery scheduling from physician's orders as directed by the physician. Close working relationship and good communication with physician a must. Reserve operating room date and time. Schedule anesthesia and surgical assistant and any outside surgical representatives and/or equipment necessary for procedure. Provide patient with pre-operative testing information ordered by physician. May be required to obtain any pre-operative testing results requested by physician and take appropriate actions as directed by Physician. Obtain necessary insurance authorization and pre-certification from insurance company with the proper Procedure (CPT) and Diagnosis codes (ICD-10). Communicate to the patient surgical information, all necessary prep the date/time/location of the appointment. May help orient, train and assign work of lower level employees. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g., surgeon specialty or number supported) as applicable. Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices * Review with patient, their medications and health history; may impact surgical clearance from other care providers * Coordinate tasks associated with case scheduling to include completion of all required pre-surgery/procedure tasks, based on type of case: o Coordinate pre-operative appointments with/for the patient o Notify any needed representatives of surgery case (e.g., Vendors, First Assists, etc.) o Confirm/verify if a special product needs to be ordered for the case o Coordinate, schedule, and authorize pre-operative clearance testing and any diagnostic imaging, (e.g., CT, MRI, US, X-Ray) o Complete & send all required scheduling documentation to surgical facility (include authorization/pending authorization info) o Complete and send History and Physical, surgical order, and any required documentation to physician for review/signature o Complete & send surgical facility consent form with patient & physician signature o May manage "Global Period" alerts in EMR and/or Practice Management System for applicable surgeries o Scan any surgery documents into EMR as applicable (e.g. signed surgery orders, consents, cardiac clearance, authorizations) * Review with patient name of procedure/surgery to be performed * Review with patient any embedded protocols, notifications and/or tasks to be completed * Discuss with patient any/all preparations including bowel preps * Confirm surgery scheduled date with the patient, facility and anesthesia * Requests and ensures appropriate authorizations are obtained in a timely/effective manner for all scheduled procedures/surgeries. o For insured patients, determines necessary authorization and pre-certification for surgery and other necessary surgical services with the proper Procedure (CPT) and Diagnosis codes (ICD-10} o Reviews, audits, and adheres to medical policy as outlined by payors to ensure accurate authorization and ensure no delay in reimbursement o Serve as a patient advocate and serves as a liaison between the patient, payor, office and facility to answer questions and escalate issues. o Maintains working knowledge of surgical authorization requirements to prevent delays and denials. * Ensure reports (e.g., Pathology, OR, other) are captured in chart o Surgical pathology reports are in chart o All patients have returned to the office as ordered (including stent removals/exchanges) o Obtain missing Pathology reports o Schedule any needed appointments not already scheduled, either self or via Physician clinic scheduler as appropriate * Release any OR blocks with surgical facilities in accordance with stated policy to avoid penalties associated with OR utilization rates * Administer and process financial and patient care commitments (with any additional staff as appropriate) o Notify appropriate personnel of a subject procedure for any type of prepayment/collection performed o Provide any needed contact information for financial questions/concerns o Obtains all required authorizations o Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients o As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care. Skills Medical, Surgery, Scheduling, Prior authorization Top Skills Details Medical,Surgery,Scheduling Additional Skills & Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent required. Position requires at least three years of Surgical practice/office work experience including work in insurance authorization, insurance verification and/or scheduling with ability to explain patient responsibility in accordance with their benefits plan (as applicable). Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology required. Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to multitask. Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Silver Spring, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Silver Spring,MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.