Hiring a surgical coordinator in New York
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.
New York has more than 90,000 active physicians, with major healthcare hubs in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Buffalo. Heavy commercial payer mix. Strong demand from specialty groups (dermatology, ortho, GI), behavioral health, and urgent care chains.
What a New York 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 New York practices choose Staffing For Doctors
- Coverage scheduled to Eastern Time business hours
- Trained on the EHRs and payers New York 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