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Hackensack Meridian Health
North Bergen, New Jersey

Surgical Coordinator - Orthopedics - Physician Practice

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Surgical Coordinator for Orthopedics physician practice in North Bergen, NJ. Coordinates tests, procedures, and surgeries. Salary $24/hour. Full benefits.

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Surgical Coordinator – Orthopedics, North Bergen NJ in North Bergen, New Jersey. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $24.34/hour.
  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement benefits

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Surgical Coordinator – Orthopedics, North Bergen NJ.

Key Responsibilities

The Surgical Coordinator manages the scheduling and coordination of all tests, procedures, and surgeries while ensuring accurate documentation and insurance verification. They also provide excellent customer service by assisting patients with surgical preparation and maintaining clear communication throughout the process.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience. Proficiency in medical terminology, HIPAA guidelines, and surgical coding is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Surgical coordinationMedical terminologyInsurance verificationPrecertificationSurgical schedulingPatient communicationMedical documentationHIPAA complianceSurgical codingCPTICD-10Customer serviceTime managementData entryInterpersonal skills

Orthopedic Surgery Career Context

Of the 40 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 18% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Edison, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits