Surgical Scheduling Coordinator

Surgical Scheduling Coordinator

TalentFish is casting a line for a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to a prestigious hospital in Washington, DC. This person will coordinate clinic visits and surgical procedures for pediatric patients managing scheduling across the Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and affiliated facilities, securing pre-certifications and authorizations, and verifying insurance eligibility every step of the way. It's a fast-paced, detail-driven role at the center of the patient experience, working closely with physicians, families, and multidisciplinary teams to keep every case on track and ready for surgery.

What You Bring To The Role

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in patient registration, medical scheduling, insurance verification, or surgical scheduling within a healthcare setting
• Surgical scheduling experience required
• Experience with insurance authorization, pre-certification, and eligibility verification required
• Experience coordinating multiple providers, appointments, and procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Proficiency with Cerner or a similar EMR scheduling system
• Proficient knowledge of medical insurance verification procedures
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of healthcare insurance, referrals, pre-certifications, authorizations, and billing processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• No certifications required

What You'll Do

• Coordinate clinic visits and surgical procedures for pediatric patients
• Schedule procedures for the Children's Hospital Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and affiliated hospitals or surgery centers
• Obtain physician and facility pre-certifications and prior authorizations
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, referrals, copays, deductibles, and required documentation before procedures
• Coordinate appointments, diagnostic testing, anesthesia consultations, and surgical services to provide a seamless patient experience
• Maintain accurate patient registration, demographic, insurance, and guardianship information
• Communicate with parents, guardians, physicians, and internal departments regarding scheduling, authorizations, and procedural requirements
• Coordinate vendor services and specialized equipment required for surgical procedures
• Monitor case readiness and ensure all required documentation is complete prior to surgery
• Support a collaborative team environment while delivering exceptional customer service to patients and families

Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position is $22-25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws. TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!