Back Office Assistant - Surgery Scheduler

Nevadaorthopedic; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Las Vegas is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler. The successful candidate will manage insurance authorizations, schedule surgeries, and ensure effective communication with patients and medical staff. This role requires strong organization, 2+ years of surgical scheduling experience, and proficiency in EMR. Competitive compensation is offered in a supportive clinic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a surgical scheduler.
• Experience with clinical orthopedic and/or surgery is required.
• Minimum two years' experience in a surgeon’s office.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance authorizations and appeals.
• Schedule surgeries and send appropriate paperwork to patients.
• Coordinate emergency surgical situations.
• Anticipate the needs of the clinic.

Skills

Strong experience with surgical procedures

Strong Coding knowledge

Microsoft Office experience

Exceptional organizational skills

Great communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR

Job description

Overview

Internal Posting: Surgery Scheduler

Location: Northwest

Position Type: Full Time

Experience: 2 years’ experience

Responsibilities

• Full time surgery scheduler.
• Management of insurance authorizations & appeals
• Anticipates the needs of the clinic
• Ability to communicate well with patients, peers, surgeons, and surgical partners
• Candidate must have ability to manage a changing schedule and work with those involved
• Contact insurance companies for authorization for surgery
• Schedule surgeries and send appropriate paperwork to the patient
• Update patient demographics to include verification of insurance
• Direct patients to labs and obtain medical clearance
• Answer patient related questions
• Coordinate emergency surgical situations
• Scan all patient related documents after charges are completed

Qualifications

• Strong experience with surgical procedures and pre-authorizing procedures
• 2+ years of experience as a surgical scheduler
• Experience with EMR is required.
• Microsoft Office experience
• Exceptionally organized, great communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Clinical Orthopedic and/or Surgery experience is required
• Strong Coding knowledge
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two years' experience in a surgeon’s office