Clinical Coordinator
Company: ORTHOPEDIC CARE PARTNERS
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job Summary : The
Clinical Coordinator is responsible for triaging patients to
determine if they are a surgical or pain management candidate,
scheduling all new patient appointments, MRIs, CT scans and
confirming appointments and documentation. This position may
include scheduling and preparing the patient for surgery including
coordinating all the pre-operative lab work, special consultations,
history and physical exam, support and pre-operative and
post-operative appointments. Major Job Responsibilities/ Essential
Functions : Coordinates, triages and schedules new patient, MRI, CT
and clinical appointments. Confirms appointments with patient,
ensures all documentation including registration and imaging
prescriptions are in the system prior to the appointment.
Coordinates with Concierge with travel arrangements for
international and out-of-town patients. Administrative tasks may
include triaging and returning patient phone calls, preparing FMLA
and disability forms and other correspondence under the direction
of the supervising physician, and assisting with other tasks
related to patient care. Establishes and maintains effective
relationships with patients, families, key decision-makers,
facility and department staff, and collaborating physicians.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other
sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or
verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients. Accesses
and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to
perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized
purposes. Maintain personal commitment to the Steadman Clinic
mission and values. Follow policies as established in the Employee
Handbook. Attend regular staff meetings and other required
meetings. Assists in clinic, including rooming patients, ordering
x-rays and updating providers with patient information Schedules
surgery including pre-operative and post-operative appointments.
Coordinates add-on surgeries with surgical facilities and updates
physician schedule. Initiates the pre-operative process by
scheduling surgery, pre-operative appointments and lab work.
Reviews all surgery instructions with patients. Fully educates
patients about their procedures and ensure they understand their
responsibility in obtaining necessary services prior to surgery.
Prepares preoperative data sheets. Performs other duties as
assigned by supervising Practice Director and or Physician which
may include the following bullet points. Requirements: Knowledge,
Experience, and Skill Requirements : One year of experience working
in a healthcare setting and/or hospitality. Demonstrated problem
solving and workflow management skills required. Must be energetic,
quality driven and have proven ability to be productive member of a
cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.
Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an
excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman
Clinic and hospital personnel in involved in patient care. Must
exercise highest degree of professional judgment under the direct
supervision and guidance of a licensed physician. Must demonstrate
understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to
ensure compliance with hospital standards of care. Excellent
critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage
time effectively. Certificate/License : None. Typical Physical
Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye
coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods
of time. Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30
lbs. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Typical Working
Conditions : The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Typical office conditions. Requires working
under stress on occasion and during irregular hours to accommodate
physician schedule. Works with a variety of highly confidential,
sensitive material.
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