Medical Clearance Coordinator

Located in Clearwater, FL

Salary: 20

Medical Clearance Coordinator

Job Full Description

Position Summary

The Medical Clearance Coordinator helps patients obtain required medical clearances before surgery. Responsibilities include tracking outstanding requirements, contacting patients and medical offices for records and documentation, and forwarding completed materials to the appropriate surgery center team for review.

This is a non-clinical position. The coordinator does not evaluate medical risk, interpret test results, approve surgical clearance, or provide medical advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Review clearance requirements identified by the clinic team.

• Track patient clearance status, missing documents, follow-ups, and surgery dates.

• Contact patients regarding outstanding clearance requirements.

• Request medical records, test results, consultation notes, and clearance forms from healthcare offices.

• Organize received documents and forward them to the appropriate team for review.

• Follow up on missing, incomplete, or delayed documentation.

• Refer questions and time-sensitive issues to the appropriate team member.

• Document calls, requests, records received, and follow-up activity.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow privacy procedures.

Qualifications

• Medical office experience, preferably in primary care, cardiology, surgery, or referral coordination.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and pre-operative documentation, including EKGs, lab results, imaging reports, and specialist notes.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

• Professional phone and written communication skills.

• Experience with electronic health records and standard office software.

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical office training or experience preferred.

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