What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Coordinator position at TEKsystems?
Surgical Coordinator / Surgical Scheduler
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20904
Onsite – Free Parking Available
Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
About The Role
TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator / Surgical Scheduler to support physicians with end-to-end surgical scheduling and coordination . This role requires hands-on surgical scheduling experience and a strong understanding of insurance authorizations and pre-certifications . This position is ideal for a detail-oriented medical professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical office environment and plays a critical role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for surgery without delays.
Key Responsibilities
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Silver Spring, 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:
This is a fully onsite position in Silver Spring,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 12, 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.
Location: Silver Spring, MD 20904
Onsite – Free Parking Available
Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
About The Role
TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Surgical Coordinator / Surgical Scheduler to support physicians with end-to-end surgical scheduling and coordination . This role requires hands-on surgical scheduling experience and a strong understanding of insurance authorizations and pre-certifications . This position is ideal for a detail-oriented medical professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical office environment and plays a critical role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for surgery without delays.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage full-cycle surgical scheduling based on physician orders
- Reserve operating room dates and times with surgical facilities
- Coordinate anesthesia, surgical assistants, vendors, and any required equipment
- Communicate all surgery details to patients, including date, time, location, and preparation instructions
- Review patient medical history and medications impacting surgical clearance
- Schedule and coordinate all required pre-operative testing (labs, imaging, clearances)
- Obtain and track insurance authorizations and pre-certifications using accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes
- Review payer policies to ensure compliance and prevent denials or delays
- Serve as a liaison between patients, insurance providers, physicians, and surgical facilities
- Ensure all required documentation (orders, consents, H&Ps, authorizations, pathology reports) is completed, signed, and scanned into the EMR
- Manage OR block releases according to facility policy
- Follow up post-surgery to confirm reports, pathology results, and return visits are scheduled
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1–3 years of hands-on surgical scheduling experience in a medical office (required)
- Direct experience obtaining insurance authorizations and pre-certifications (required)
- Strong working knowledge of medical and surgical terminology
- Proven ability to work independently while coordinating multiple surgical cases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and EMR systems
- Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment
- Surgical scheduling within oncology, urology, or specialty practices
- Experience with global period management and payer-specific surgical policies
- Pay Rate: $21.00 – $25.00/hour (based on experience)
- Placement Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)
- Expected Start Date: April 13, 2026
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Silver Spring, 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)
This is a fully onsite position in Silver Spring,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 12, 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.
Salary : $18 - $23