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Medical Secretary (Surgical Scheduling Focus)

Medasource, Delray Beach, FL, United States


Medical Secretary (Surgical Scheduling Focus)
West Palm Beach & Delray Beach (floating)
On-Site role
Compensation: $58K–$60K (annualized equivalent)

ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a Medical Secretary with a focus on surgical scheduling to support their orthopedic practice across West Palm Beach and Delray Beach. This is a 3-month contract position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Medical Secretary will play a critical role in coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures—particularly orthopedic cases such as hip and shoulder replacements—while managing calendars, case bookings, and ensuring all pre- and post-operative requirements are met. The role serves as a key liaison between physicians, hospital staff, and patients, maintaining accurate documentation within EMR systems and facilitating clear, timely communication throughout the surgical process. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in surgical scheduling, preferably in orthopedics, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Epic or similar EMR platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures, focusing on orthopedic cases such as hip and shoulder replacements

Communicate regularly with physicians, hospital staff, and patients to facilitate scheduling and information flow

Manage calendars, case bookings, and pre- and post-operative scheduling for surgical cases

Upload and maintain patient documentation and results in the electronic medical record (EMR) system

Ensure all required documentation and surgical clearances are completed prior to procedures

Serve as a liaison between clinical and administrative teams to support seamless operations

WHAT YOU BRING

Prior experience in surgical scheduling (orthopedics strongly preferred)

Experience working with hospital systems and surgical workflows

Proficiency with Epic or similar EMR systems

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to manage high-volume scheduling and coordination tasks

Experience working with an older patient population preferred

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Opportunity to support a leading orthopedic practice

Gain valuable experience in surgical scheduling and healthcare administration

Collaborative work environment with experienced clinical and administrative teams

Competitive compensation for a contract role

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