Ortho Surgery Scheduler & Pre-Op Care Coordinator

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a capable scheduler to manage operating-room time and coordinate pre-surgical clearances. The role involves communicating with physicians, patients, and staff, verifying orders, and ensuring accurate discharge planning within the surgical workflow.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, experience with EMR, ICD-10/CPT coding, and prior surgical scheduling exposure. The position is on-site at UT Health San Antonio with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Some medical experience.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience.
• Previous electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.
• Verifies receipt of physician orders.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone; educates patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements.
• Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match surgery performed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a capable scheduler to manage operating-room time and coordinate pre-surgical clearances. The role involves communicating with physicians, patients, and staff, verifying orders, and ensuring accurate discharge planning within the surgical workflow.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, experience with EMR, ICD-10/CPT coding, and prior surgical scheduling exposure. The position is on-site at UT Health San Antonio with full-time hours.