Surgical Coordinator - Orthopedics (AthenaHealth)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator with specialized experience in Orthopedics and AthenaHealth to manage surgical scheduling, pre-testing workflows, and prior authorizations for our busy orthopedic practice.

In this position, you will own the entire surgical coordination process—working closely with orthopedic surgeons, hospital/surgery center schedulers, and patients to ensure all clinical, insurance, and pre-operative requirements are 100% complete prior to surgery dates.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Surgical Scheduling & Calendar Management

• 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.

2. Surgical Prior Authorizations

• Identify insurance requirements and initiate prior authorizations for orthopedic procedures (e.g., joint replacements, arthroscopies, fracture repairs, hardware removal).
• Submit clinical notes, diagnostic imaging reports (X-rays/MRIs), and conservative treatment history to p