When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

The Surgical & Obstetric Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the surgical scheduling process and schedules procedures appropriately and updates system; cancellations, addon management, time/date changes. This role is also responsible for pre-registering patients, when necessary; collects and submits information to necessary personnel. In addition, this role collaborates with the management team to help develop and adjust work schedules to established office protocols and/or productivity standards.

• Managing the schedule templates (Opening and closing templates as necessary.
• Post Surgeries (obstetric patients for inductions, cesarean-sections, cerclages, D&C's) and other ancillary services and maintains a posted Master Schedule
• Notifies Physicians and Patient of their surgery date in a timely manner via telephone, mail and logging into the surgery log.
• Assist Patient in obtaining medical clearance and ensuring that preoperative labs/examinations are faxed to the hospital.
• Obtain verification of insurance coverage, precertification and required authorizations for surgeries and direct admissions.
• Follow-up on missed appointments and non-compliant patients.
• Adjust surgical schedules for emergencies and cancellations.
• Follow-up of Patients by telephone/and or mail who have missed preoperative appointments or who have not shown up for surgery.
• Prepare and fax correspondence for medical clearance to the PCP in advance of the surgery date and request the results be faxed back to our office for Physician.
• Verify that the Patient have had the appropriate preoperative labs at the hospital or appropriate laboratory site.
• Assist with billing, coding, and collections for surgical procedures as needed.
• Assist with obtaining authorizations for L&D evaluations and admissions as needed.
• Assist with answering phones, taking messages and making appointments when needed.
• Update and maintain the delivery log and follow-up on any missed OB patient appointments.
• Facilitate the transfer of OB records for patients who may change providers.
• Prepare education packets in coordination with the MA's that are relevant to the New OB and Postpartum Patients.
• Provide a list of grief resources and support groups for Patient's who have had a miscarriage or fetal death.
• Prepare letters for patients who have been dismissed from the practice and document in the appropriate place in EPIC.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 2 year / Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Strong Verbal Communications Skills, Strong Written Communications Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Excellent Organizational Skills, Strong Customer Services Skills, Proven Analytical Skills