Hiring a surgical coordinator in California
A surgical coordinator owns the end-to-end pre-op workflow: insurance verification, prior authorization for the procedure, OR scheduling, anesthesia and assistant coordination, patient pre-op education, and post-op follow-up. They keep the OR calendar tight and prevent revenue loss from cancelled or denied procedures.
California has over 110,000 active physicians and the largest healthcare market in the United States, with major hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Sacramento. Heavy demand from multi-location dermatology, optometry, dental, mental health, and primary care groups.
What a California surgical coordinator does
Our surgical coordinators are trained for orthopedics, OB-GYN, dermatology (Mohs), cardiology (cath/EP), and general surgery practices. They confirm coverage, secure auths, schedule the surgical facility and anesthesia, send pre-op packets to the patient, and confirm everything in the 48 hours before surgery. They also handle DME ordering for orthopedic post-op needs.
Daily responsibilities
- Surgical scheduling with the OR or ASC
- Prior auth submission for the procedure and DME
- Anesthesia and assistant coordination
- Pre-op patient education packets and confirmation calls
- Post-op follow-up scheduling and DME order tracking
Why California practices choose Staffing For Doctors
- Coverage scheduled to Pacific Time business hours
- Trained on the EHRs and payers California practices use most
- HIPAA compliant with signed BAA and secure devices
- Onboarded in 48 hours with a dedicated Customer Success Manager
- Starts at $14/hour — no setup fees, no benefits overhead