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Surgical Coordinator

TEKsystems
$18.00 - $23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Rockville
Jan 22, 2026
Surgery Scheduler Job Summary Under minimal supervision, the Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of surgical scheduling based on physician orders. This role works closely with physicians, surgical facilities, anesthesia teams, and patients to ensure procedures are scheduled accurately and efficiently. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to success in this role. The Surgery Scheduler supports continuity of care while adhering to compliance, ethical, and operational standard Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Coordinate and schedule surgical cases according to physician orders, reserving operating room date and time * Maintain close communication with physicians, anesthesia teams, surgical assistants, vendors, and outside surgical representatives as needed * Provide patients with detailed surgical information, including procedure details, preparation instructions, preoperative testing requirements, and date/time/location of surgery * Review patient medications and health history and coordinate surgical clearance with other providers when required * Coordinate all preoperative tasks based on case type, including: * Scheduling preoperative appointments and diagnostic testing (CT, MRI, ultrasound, Xray, etc.) * Ordering or confirming availability of special products or surgical equipment * Notifying vendors, first assists, and other representatives tied to the surgical case * Obtain and manage insurance authorizations and precertifications using appropriate CPT and ICD10 codes * Review and adhere to payer medical policies to prevent delays, denials, or reimbursement issues * Serve as a patient advocate and point of contact between the patient, providers, insurance payors, and surgical facilities * Prepare, complete, and submit all required documentation to surgical facilities, including but not limited to: * Surgical orders and physician signatures * History and Physical documentation * Consent forms * Authorization or pending authorization details * Ensure all surgeryrelated documentation is scanned and accurately maintained in the EMR * Verify postoperative followups are scheduled as ordered, including stent removals or exchanges * Track pathology and operative reports to ensure they are received and filed appropriately * Manage operating room block time utilization and release unused blocks per facility policy * Coordinate financial and patient care commitments, including prepayments and referrals to appropriate financial contacts * Assist with training, orienting, or assigning work to lowerlevel staff as needed * Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards at all times Qualifications * Previous experience in surgery scheduling, medical scheduling, or a related healthcare administrative role preferred * Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes, ICD10 codes, and insurance authorization processes * Experience working with EMR and practice management systems * Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and clinical teams * High attention to detail and commitment to patientcentered care Work Environment * Medical office or healthcare clinic setting * Fastpaced, detailoriented role requiring frequent communication with patients, providers, and external partners 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 Rockville, 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 Rockville,MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.