Bilingual Surgical Coordinator, Scheduler – Orthopedic, Spine

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Remote surgical coordinator scheduling orthopedic and spine procedures and coordinating pre/post-operative care. Supporting patients, providers, and facilities across Honduras and Nicaragua.

Responsibilities:

  • Schedule and maintain patient appointments for consultations, follow-up visits, and pre-operative evaluations
  • Coordinate surgical procedures, securing operating room time and aligning provider, facility, and patient schedules
  • Manage scheduling systems in real time to ensure optimal clinical flow and minimize gaps or double-bookings
  • Facilitate complete pre-operative and post-operative care coordination across all participating care providers and facilities
  • Ensure required medical clearances, diagnostic test results, and prior authorizations are secured before scheduled surgery dates
  • Review and verify patient records for complete clinical, legal, and insurance documentation
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for patients preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures
  • Explain pre-operative requirements and post-operative care plans to patients and family members
  • Address patient inquiries, provide compassionate support, and escalate clinical concerns to providers when necessary
  • Maintain accurate patient records in the EMR system
  • Track procedure status, follow-up timelines, and post-operative milestone check-ins
  • Communicate with surgical teams and clinic providers regarding schedule updates and clinical preparation needs

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in surgical coordination, medical scheduling, or clinical care navigation
  • Solid grasp of surgical scheduling workflows, pre-op clearance requirements, prior authorization processes, and post-op instructions
  • Exceptional verbal and written English skills with a warm, professional bedside manner over the phone
  • Comfortable navigating Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software, digital scheduling tools, and cloud communications
  • Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple surgical timelines and strict documentation deadlines without error