(HA3) Surgery Scheduler - Surgery - 141438

UC San Diego Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate front office duties, scheduling, and authorizations in a busy ambulatory setting.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, knowledge of third party payors, and strong communication skills. You will work with patients, physicians, and staff as part of a 10-hour shift schedule, typically Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years previous related experience including customer service experience.
• Experience as a surgery scheduler.
• Demonstrated knowledge of third party payors including federal, state, and private health plans.
• Strong problem solving ability by using good judgment and applying these skills to assist customers and ensure customers' expectations are met.
• Proven computer skills and be able to work between multiple systems during calls.
• Ability to work in an interactive environment and possess excellent customer service skills both in person and over phone.
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Applications i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and coordinate front office duties.
• Coordinate co-pay collection, appointment scheduling, authorizations and referrals.
• Serve as aresource for patients, physicians, staff and ambulatory care managers; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Surgery scheduler

Payor knowledge

Problem solving

Multi-system navigation

Communication skills

Professionalism

Microsoft Office

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Payroll Title

HOSP BLANK AST 3

Department

FACULTY PRACTICE SURGERY

Hiring Pay Scale

$29.15 - $38.46 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla Ambulatory Clinics

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141438 (HA3) Surgery Scheduler - Surgery

Filing Deadline

Wed 9/30/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

Apply by 9/18/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants

Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the Surgery Scheduler is the first point of contact for patients. The Surgery Scheduler performs and coordinates front office patient centered duties, to include, but not limited to, greeting patients, co-pay collection, appointment scheduling, authorizations and referrals. The Front Desk Coordinator serves as aresource for patients, physicians, staff, and ambulatory care managers. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years previous related experience including customer service experience.
• Experience as a surgery scheduler.
• Demonstrated knowledge of third party payors including federal, state, and private health plans.
• Strong problem solving ability by using good judgment and applying these skills to assist customers and ensure customers' expectations are met.
• Proven computer skills and be able to work between multiple systems during calls.
• Ability to work in an interactive environment and possess excellent customer service skills both in person and over phone.
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Applications i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year in a surgery setting.
• UCSD system knowledge.
• EPIC experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be willing to work various hours and locations based on business needs. May be required to float to other sites to provide coverage as needed. Possible overtime.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $60,865 - $80,304 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $29.15 - $38.46

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role includes experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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