Clinic Surgical Scheduler

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Clinic Surgical Scheduler to manage a high volume of surgeries. The role coordinates with multiple departments to schedule procedures, tests, and pre-op activities, while instructing patients and documenting necessary information.

This full-time, on-site position requires a High School Diploma and offers pay starting at $18.68 per hour, with potential to $28.95 depending on experience. Department: Women’s Health Clinic.

Qualifications

• We require a High School Diploma.
• Experience supporting scheduling and clerical tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and related tests and pre-op procedures.
• Coordinate with departments and physicians to ensure proper timing of procedures.
• Serve as liaison between patient, staff and medical providers.
• Handle referrals and collect patient demographics and insurance information.
• Obtain physician orders and ensure they match scheduled procedures.
• Obtain prior authorizations when required.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Clinic Surgical Scheduler

Job Description

Clinic Surgical Schedulers are responsible for scheduling a high volume of surgeries. This position coordinates with multiple departments to schedule surgeries, including corresponding tests and pre‑op procedures done in the outpatient/inpatient setting. The Scheduler provides instructions and documentation to facilitate the scheduling and performance of surgical procedures. Responsibilities include checking medical necessity of procedure and test, and performing prior authorization as required. This position serves as a liaison between office, procedural area and the patient. In addition, this position performs clerical and scheduling duties as needed by individual clinic/office setting and as directed by Clinic Supervisor or Director.

Department: Women’s Health Clinic

Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

Required: High School Diploma

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $18.68

Responsibilities

• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Creates Referrals as needed for patient/contacts patient with appointment information.
• Manages all insurance information other than traditional insurance (Work Comp/liability).
• Obtains current patient demographics and insurance benefits for the Health System.
• Obtains physician’s written orders and ensures orders match scheduled procedures.
• Perform prior authorization when required.
• Remains current on new procedures performed by their departments, including preparatory instructions and scheduling restrictions.
• Schedules all Surgeries, including corresponding Tests and Procedures, ordered by provider.
• Serves as a customer service representative and acts as a liaison among patient, family, staff, and medical staff.
• Initiates problem resolution as needed.
• Works closely with the physician, procedural departments and radiologists to ensure proper scheduling of procedures.

Requirements

• High School (Required)

Compensation

• Estimated Compensation Range
• $18.68 - $28.95
• Pay based on experience