Surgical Coordinator Job Description

The surgical coordinator is a healthcare professional/administrative professional who coordinates the preoperative, intra operative, and postoperative care of patients.

These professionals work in conjunction with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

The surgical coordinator ensures that each patient is provided appropriate preoperative and postoperative care.

Surgical coordinators also verify that each patient is appropriately screened before undergoing surgery.

The surgical coordinator also assists with pre and post-operative education of patients and their families.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Surgical Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating surgical procedures and be able to work effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff. If you’re interested in joining a dynamic and growing medical team, please submit your resume today.

Surgical Coordinator Duties:

• Manage and coordinate surgical cases from start to finish, ensuring all areas are functioning as required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field
• Four-year degree preferred
• Previous experience in medical surgical nursing preferred
• Current state license for nurse anesthetist required
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership abilities

Surgical Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Meet with surgeons and anesthesiologists to discuss cases, and schedule and administer medical procedures
• Advise surgeons of progress, and problem-solve complications
• Source, acquire, and organize medical equipment and supplies
• Maintain inventory of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Monitor inventory and bill supplies to facility
• Record patient history, including allergies and pre-existing conditions
• Maintain QAPI compliance
• Monitor operating room schedules, and process bills for surgical procedures
• Remove and clean all surgical instruments after use
• Perform other duties and other work as required

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or a related field
• Two+ years’ proven experience in an acute care setting
• Strong background in operational procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities

[Company Name] is an organization that values diversity. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals.