Ortho Surgery Scheduler: Impactful Care & Efficient Scheduling

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; Worthington, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoAlliance is seeking a patient-focused scheduler to manage surgical procedures for assigned providers. You will conduct pre-operative appointments, educate patients on dates and logistics, and coordinate orders and documentation with hospitals and ASCs.

The role requires prior surgical scheduling experience, strong organization, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office is a plus in a fast-paced orthopedic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous surgery scheduling or medical scheduling experience required.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• AthenaHealth EMR experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures for assigned providers.
• Conduct pre-operative appointments and ensure documentation and consent forms are complete.
• Educate patients regarding surgery dates, locations, preparation requirements, and logistics.
• Create and process surgery orders and related documentation.
• Submit booking sheets, screenings, and paperwork to hospitals and ASCs.
• Coordinate surgical scheduling with hospitals, ASCs, physicians, and staff.
• Verify procedures have authorization from Pre-Certification.
• Schedule and coordinate post-operative appointments, PT, and outpatient testing.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance requirements and payer guidelines.
• Coordinate surgical equipment, implants, and hardware with vendors.
• Maintain consent forms and pre-operative guidelines.
• Respond to patient inquiries promptly and professionally; coordinate surgeries across systems.
• Covers for other schedulers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AthenaHealth EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

OrthoAlliance is seeking a patient-focused scheduler to manage surgical procedures for assigned providers. You will conduct pre-operative appointments, educate patients on dates and logistics, and coordinate orders and documentation with hospitals and ASCs.

The role requires prior surgical scheduling experience, strong organization, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office is a plus in a fast-paced orthopedic environment.