Surgical Coordinator
About the job
- A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is required.
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is required.
- Experience with electrocardiograms, vital signs, venipuncture, capillary procedures, and injections is required.
- At least one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant is required, unless the candidate has completed an externship in a medical office.
- Three to five years of scheduling experience, including one year in a clinical setting, preferably a medical practice, is required.
- Knowledge of medical practice protocols related to appointment scheduling is required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology for interpreting physician instructions and patient needs is required.
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to patient information is required.
- The ability to communicate instructions clearly is required.
- The ability to collaborate with clinicians and staff at all levels to meet patient and operational needs is required.
- The ability to analyze data reports and make recommendations for improvement is required.
- An influenza vaccination is required for employment, subject to an approved medical exemption.
- Receive and review surgical booking packets from specialists for accurate documentation.
- Confirm receipt of consents for special procedures as required by different payors.
- Ensure that patients complete assigned checklist items, including journey lists, bariatric requirements, and Radiology Breast requirements.
- Coordinate surgery dates with patients and hospital departments, including radiology, according to physician schedules and block time.
- Document surgical schedules clearly and concisely and distribute them to physicians and staff as appropriate.
- Work with the hospital and patients to arrange pre-admission testing and medical clearance as needed.
- Arrange coordination with other specialties, such as gastroenterology and plastics, when needed.
- Assist physicians with patient care.
- Preauthorize all procedures across all payors.
- Provide patients with information regarding clinical services.
- Confirm next-day surgical appointments and communicate clear instructions, including fasting requirements.
- Submit peer-to-peer reviews for gastroenterology, general surgery, and other specialties.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- GI and GYN scheduling experience is a major plus.
- Experience in a clinical setting, preferably a medical practice.
- Externship completion in a medical office.
About the company
Hudson Regional Health is the region’s largest health system in Hudson County, operating four hospitals and about 70 sites. Its services are delivered through a network of hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers where patients receive emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, labs, primary and specialty care, and other medical treatments across inpatient and outpatient settings. The network design lets patients access many kinds of care within one system and across multiple locations. It differentiates itself by its scale and rapid growth in New Jersey, making it the largest and fastest-growing health network in the area with a broad footprint and public updates about services and patient information. The goal is to improve regional health by expanding access to high-quality care, coordinating services across sites, and growing the system to meet community needs.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$380K
Headquarters
Jersey City, New Jersey
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $67 million DIP financing in November 2024 kept hospitals open through restructuring.
- May 2025 plan installed Nizar Kifaieh and Yan Moshe, giving Hudson Regional clearer control.
- CarePoint's GRAIL Galleri collaboration strengthened its oncology positioning and patient acquisition narrative.
What critics are saying
- March 14, 2026 Heights University Hospital closed, stripping Jersey City volume and revenue.
- April 2026 Hudson Regional issued 967 Bayonne layoff notices, signaling further contraction.
- Chapter 11 left heavy litigation and asset-transfer disputes; CarePoint risks becoming an empty shell.
What makes CarePoint Health unique
- Hudson County footprint spans Christ, Hoboken, and Bayonne hospitals under one operating network.
- May 22, 2025 reorganization centralized control under Hudson Regional Health and Yan Moshe.
- CarePoint built local referral density through primary care, specialty practices, and hospital integration.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget
- Wellness Program