Surgery Coordinator, Ortho Clinic

Olympic Medical Center

Surgery Coordinator at Olympic Medical Center coordinating and scheduling surgeries and follow-up. Working with medical personnel and patients for necessary information and referrals.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePort Angeles • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating surgical schedules, managing patient information, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements. Proficient in electronic medical record systems and medical terminology, with a focus on patient education and support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationCPOE CertificationThree Years’ Experience in Medical ClinicKnowledge of Medical/Surgical TerminologyElectronic Medical Record Systems

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Hard Skills

Data EntrySurgery CoordinationPatient EducationReferral ManagementPrior AuthorizationElectronic Scheduling Systems

Soft Skills

CommunicationTraining Support

Certifications & Qualifications

MA-CLPNRNCPOE

Industry Keywords

Third-Party Payor RequirementsMedical TerminologyPre-Operative ProceduresPost-Operative Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates and schedules surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple providers
Performs pre-operative and post-operative data entry
Provides patients with necessary information
Arranges for referrals to other providers when required
Provides information and education to patients, providers, and insurance companies as needed
Works with Central Access to obtain prior authorization from insurance companies for procedures, diagnostic studies, etc.
Provides support and training to office personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of Medical Assistant certification, LPN, or higher level program preferred; if not, Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) training required with certification completed within 12 months of hire required
Three years’ experience in a medical clinic or hospital
Working knowledge of medical/surgical terminology, third-party payor requirements, electronic scheduling systems, and electronic medical record systems preferred
Training as Medical Assistant preferred
MA-C, LPN, RN, or CPOE required (incumbent will have 12 months to obtain CPOE if necessary)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Excellent benefits
Outing opportunities in a beautiful location