LPN Surgery Coordinator - Ortho - Full Time

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