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Job Description
Position Title: Surgery Coordinator Position Code: SurgCoord - XXXX
Department: Physician Services Oracle Title: SurgCoord - XXXX
Reports to: Clinic Manager Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No
Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate surgical procedures, including surgeon and surgical assistant scheduling, patient scheduling, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative follow up appointments.
- Coordinate with other healthcare providers for patient referrals and manage patient billing and insurance matters related to surgery.
- Inform patients about the details of their surgery, including risks, benefits, and recovery time.
- Ensure all necessary documentation and patient records are in order, including verification of advanced directive status, informed consent and sterilization consent forms when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.
Qualifications
Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years ** clinical experience working in a healthcare office setting, scheduling, and/or authorizations.
License: Licensed Practical Nurse
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A basic understanding of medical terminology and surgical procedures.
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
Work Requirements
- Able to reach above and below shoulder level, lift, bend, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and sit for the full scheduled shift.
- Able to use telephone and computer software and hardware for most of the shift (90% of the day)
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 12/4/2025; 2/17/2026; 7/1/2026



