Surgical Coordinator – Orthopedics

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. Coordinate and schedule orthopedic surgical procedures across multiple surgeons, operating rooms, and surgical centers .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating orthopedic surgical procedures, managing complex prior authorizations, and utilizing AthenaHealth for scheduling and documentation. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for ensuring efficient surgical workflows and patient education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AthenaHealth EMR ExperienceSurgical Coordination Experience in OrthopedicsPrior Authorization ManagementPre-Operative Clearance TrackingClear Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Surgical Case ManagementAuthorization TrackingPre-Operative Testing CoordinationPatient SchedulingClinical Documentation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AthenaHealth

Industry Keywords

Orthopedic SurgeryJoint ReplacementsSports MedicineSpine CareFracture Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and schedule orthopedic surgical procedures across multiple surgeons, operating rooms, and surgical centers
Align surgeon availability, facility block times, and patient schedules to optimize operating room efficiency
Input and maintain accurate surgical cases, pre-op visits, and post-op follow-up appointments in AthenaHealth
Identify insurance requirements and initiate prior authorizations for orthopedic procedures
Submit clinical notes, diagnostic imaging reports, and conservative treatment history to payers for timely approvals
Track authorization statuses, schedule peer-to-peer reviews, and resolve authorization denials or peer requests
Ensure required pre-testing and clearances are ordered, completed, and received before surgery
Verify pre-operative clearance documentation is uploaded into AthenaHealth and delivered to the surgical facility
Educate patients on pre-operative instructions, medication holds, and facility arrival protocols
Serve as the main point of contact for patients preparing for orthopedic surgery
Communicate with hospital/ASC scheduling departments, surgical representatives, and practice physicians about case readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

AthenaHealth EMR experience is required, including comfort navigating scheduling, clinical charts, and authorization tracking within AthenaHealth
Hands-on surgical coordination experience in Orthopedics, including understanding of joint replacements, sports medicine, spine, or fracture care workflows
Proven experience handling complex surgical prior authorizations and tracking pre-operative clearance/testing requirements
Clear, professional written and verbal English communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple surgical cases simultaneously without missing critical deadlines