OR Scheduling Coordinator: Patient-Focused Surgical Scheduler

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a Patient Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedure scheduling with physicians’ offices, prioritizing cases to optimize OR flow and patient care. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to verify insurance, obtain precertifications, and enter data into scheduling systems.

Previous healthcare scheduling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
• One year of healthcare experience is required; scheduling experience preferred.
• Insurance verification and prior authorization experience preferred.
• Medical terminology is preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence, interpersonal communication, instruction reading, and PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Document scheduling information accurately, then monitor, audit and distribute the schedule.
• Obtain precertification/authorization numbers and enter them in scheduling or registration system.
• Obtain and enter accurate insurance information.
• Answer incoming phone calls.
• Communicate with empathy, clearly and concisely with patients and physicians.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Healthcare scheduling experience

Insurance verification / prior authorization

Medical terminology

Communication and empathy

PC skills

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a Patient Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedure scheduling with physicians’ offices, prioritizing cases to optimize OR flow and patient care. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to verify insurance, obtain precertifications, and enter data into scheduling systems.

Previous healthcare scheduling experience is preferred.