Job Description

Surgery Scheduler

Schedules inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgeries with various surgical facilities. Provides a highest level of patient communication and service.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma- Completion of technical program preferred

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong communication skills with staff, physicians and patients
• Minimum of 1 year of experience scheduling inpatient and outpatient surgeries at various surgical facilities
• Experience with insurance authorizations and medical clearances
• High level of organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced medical environment
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic health records

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling orthopedics surgeries
• Organizing and prioritizing a surgical schedule
• Insurance authorizations
• EHR documentation
• Miscellaneous office duties as assigned

Typical Physical Demands:

Position requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is also required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports.

Typical Working Conditions:

Normal office working environment.

Compensation: $24.50-$34/hr

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