Surgical Coordinator

TEKsystems
$18.00 - $23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Rockville
Feb 06, 2026
Description: * Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices * Review with patient, their medications and health history; may impact surgical clearance from other care providers * Coordinate tasks associated with case scheduling to include completion of all required pre-surgery/procedure tasks, based on type of case: o Coordinate pre-operative appointments with/for the patient o Notify any needed representatives of surgery case (e.g., Vendors, First Assists, etc.) o Confirm/verify if a special product needs to be ordered for the case o Coordinate, schedule, and authorize pre-operative clearance testing and any diagnostic imaging, (e.g., CT, MRI, US, X-Ray) o Complete & send all required scheduling documentation to surgical facility (include authorization/pending authorization info) o Scan any surgery documents into EMR as applicable (e.g. signed surgery orders, consents, cardiac clearance, authorizations) * Review with patient name of procedure/surgery to be performed * Review with patient any embedded protocols, notifications and/or tasks to be completed * Discuss with patient any/all preparations including bowel preps * Confirm surgery scheduled date with the patient, facility and anesthesia * Requests and ensures appropriate authorizations are obtained in a timely/effective manner for all scheduled procedures/surgeries. o For insured patients, determines necessary authorization and pre-certification for surgery and other necessary surgical services with the proper Procedure (CPT) and Diagnosis codes (ICD-10} o Serve as a patient advocate and serves as a liaison between the patient, payor, office and facility to answer questions and escalate issues. o Maintains working knowledge of surgical authorization requirements to prevent delays and denials. Skills Medical, Surgery, Scheduling, Prior authorization Additional Skills & Qualifications 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. Job Type & Location This 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 Feb 13, 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.