Lead Surgery Scheduler — Patient Care & OR Coordination

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Oakland, PA seeks a Lead Surgery Scheduler to support the Department of Gastroenterology. This full-time role schedules procedures and office visits, processes faxes and incoming calls, and ensures accurate patient and insurance information.

The ideal candidate will be reliable with strong computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to work independently. Leadership experience with scheduling staff is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or 4-5 years experience in a medical field.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Medicare, BC/BS, managed care and workers compensation scheduling.
• Familiarity with Epic practice management software.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Act 34 licensure and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre/postoperative instructions and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Send/receive patient records and obtain reports.
• Assist nurses with triage and chart prep.
• Coordinate and schedule pre-testing and orders from attending physicians.
• Manage patient rooms and infection control procedures as needed.
• Ensure billing and insurance data is current and accurate.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow; verify demographics.

Skills

Medical terminology

Leadership

Scheduling

Customer service

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Medical assisting program

4-5 years medical field experience

Tools

Epic

Job description

UPMC in Oakland, PA seeks a Lead Surgery Scheduler to support the Department of Gastroenterology. This full-time role schedules procedures and office visits, processes faxes and incoming calls, and ensures accurate patient and insurance information.

The ideal candidate will be reliable with strong computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to work independently. Leadership experience with scheduling staff is preferred.