Medical Secretary (Surgical Scheduling Focus)

Medical Secretary (Surgical Scheduling Focus)West Palm Beach & Delray Beach (floating)On-Site roleCompensation: $58K-$60K (annualized equivalent)ABOUT THE ROLEOur 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 DOCoordinate and schedule surgical procedures, focusing on orthopedic cases such as hip and shoulder replacementsCommunicate regularly with physicians, hospital staff, and patients to facilitate scheduling and information flowManage calendars, case bookings, and pre- and post-operative scheduling for surgical casesUpload and maintain patient documentation and results in the electronic medical record (EMR) systemEnsure all required documentation and surgical clearances are completed prior to proceduresServe as a liaison between clinical and administrative teams to support seamless operationsWHAT YOU BRINGPrior experience in surgical scheduling (orthopedics strongly preferred)Experience working with hospital systems and surgical workflowsProficiency with Epic or similar EMR systemsStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to manage high-volume scheduling and coordination tasksExperience working with an older patient population preferredWHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUOpportunity to support a leading orthopedic practiceGain valuable experience in surgical scheduling and healthcare administrationCollaborative work environment with experienced clinical and administrative teamsCompetitive compensation for a contract role