Surgical Coordinator

Surgical Coordinator / Surgical Scheduler

Contract‑to‑Hire | On‑Site | Rockville & Silver Spring, MD

Pay Rate: $21.00–$25.00/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Duration: 6‑month contract with strong potential for permanent hire

Work Environment: Medical Office

Parking: Free onsite parking at both locations

Primary Location: Rockville, MD 20850

Secondary Location (as needed): Silver Spring, MD 20904

About The Opportunity

TEKsystems is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to support physicians by coordinating and managing all aspects of surgical scheduling and patient preparation. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a surgical or medical office who enjoys patient interaction, coordination, and working in a fast‑paced healthcare environment. You will work closely with physicians, patients, surgical facilities, and insurance companies to ensure surgeries are scheduled accurately, authorizations are obtained, and patients are fully prepared for their procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal surgery scheduling based on physician orders
• Reserve operating room dates and times with surgical facilities
• Schedule anesthesia, surgical assistants, vendors, and any required equipment
• Communicate surgery details to patients, including preparation, appointment time, and location
• Review patient medication lists and medical history that may impact surgical clearance
• Coordinate and schedule pre‑operative appointments, testing, imaging, and clearances
• CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X‑Ray, labs, etc.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and pre‑certifications using CPT and ICD‑10 codes
• Prepare, send, and track required surgical documentation (orders, consents, H&P, pathology)
• Ensure all documentation is scanned and maintained in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Confirm surgery dates with patients, facilities, and anesthesia providers
• Act as a liaison and patient advocate between patients, physicians, facilities, and payors
• Track global surgical periods and ensure appropriate post‑procedure follow‑ups
• Release unused OR blocks per facility policy to avoid utilization penalties
• Support compliance with US Oncology policies, Code of Ethics, and business standards
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in a surgical or medical office setting (preferred)
• Experience with scheduling, insurance verification, and/or prior authorizations
• Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to explain patient financial responsibility based on insurance benefits
• Must pass background check and drug screening
  
  
  

Why This Role?

• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity with a well‑established healthcare organization
• Daytime schedule with no nights or weekends
• Supportive, team‑based medical office environment
• Excellent entry point for growth within surgical or specialty healthcare operations
  
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.