SURGICAL COORDINATOR

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

- Schedules inpatient/outpatient surgical procedures.
- Coordinates with surgeons, nurses, and clinical staff.
- Provides patients with test results and detailed prep/rescheduling instructions.
- Ensures accurate insurance coverage and pre-registration.
- Escalates operational/provider issues to leadership.

• High — directly tied to surgical and procedural workflows, requiring knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and test result communication.
• In-depth, often involving sensitive conversations (results, cancellations, surgical prep, financial coverage).
• Advanced scheduling proficiency (hospital systems, surgical templates).
• Strong insurance/billing knowledge. 
• Professional communication under pressure. 
• Directly ensures patients are ready and cleared for surgical procedures, impacting clinical outcomes and efficiency of surgical services.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

• 2-3 years in a medical or office setting
• Outstanding organizational skills, typing 35-45 WPM