Ambulatory Surgery Scheduling Specialist

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

SCA Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a capable Scheduler to manage all outpatient surgeries and procedures, ensuring accurate patient demographics, insurance details, and timely communication with physicians and staff.

You will verify benefits with payers, coordinate with Nursing leadership to align equipment and staff, and maintain daily schedules while handling front desk coverage and other clerical duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year scheduling experience in ambulatory surgery or related setting.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by physicians or staff.
• Enter patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.
• Contact payers to verify benefits and obtain authorization.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing to ensure equipment and staff availability.
• Prepare and distribute the daily surgery schedule to Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre-Op and PACU staff.
• Capture complete clinical, demographic and insurance information for scheduled patients.
• Communicate with Nursing leadership about same-day and next-day add-ons.
• Alert Director of Nursing to scheduling conflicts.
• Notify Business Office Manager of patient issues as needed.
• Maintain positive communications with medical staff and office personnel.
• Track cancellations and monitor block time.
• Prepare daily bank deposits for monies received.
• Cross-train to cover front desk; cross-train in medical records, chart prep, and billing duties.
• Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Punctuality

Deadline orientation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a capable Scheduler to manage all outpatient surgeries and procedures, ensuring accurate patient demographics, insurance details, and timely communication with physicians and staff.

You will verify benefits with payers, coordinate with Nursing leadership to align equipment and staff, and maintain daily schedules while handling front desk coverage and other clerical duties.