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Responsibilities include coordinating surgical scheduling, monitoring pre-operative requirements, ensuring authorizations and required documentation are completed, coordinating with hospital departments, supporting efficient patient flow, and maximizing appropriate utilization of available OR resources.\nThe position also provides day-to-day operational oversight, workflow coordination, training, and support for three clinical/OR support secretaries and front desk clinical operations.\nThe Surgery Coordinator / OR Scheduler is responsible for operational workflow direction and coordination. 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