Outpatient Surgery Scheduler – Precise, Patient-Focused

SCA Health; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking an Office Scheduler to coordinate outpatient surgeries, manage patient demographics and insurance data, and communicate with payers and nursing leadership. The role ensures smooth daily scheduling and accurate records in the billing system, with cross-training to support front desk and medical records tasks.

Based at our ambulatory surgery center, the position emphasizes reliability, punctuality and deadline-driven work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year scheduling experience in ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor’s office.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or office staff.
• Responsible for obtaining and adding patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.
• Responsible for contacting payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization.
• Coordinates efforts with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, staff, and services.
• Prepares and distributes the daily surgery schedule to Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre-Op and PACU staff and Business Office Manager.
• Captures complete clinical, demographic and insurance information for scheduled patients.
• Communicates scheduling details and potential conflicts to Director of Nursing.
• Maintains communication with medical staff and office personnel.
• Tracks cancellations and maintains block time.
• Prepares daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center.
• Cross-trains to cover front desk and other duties as needed.

Skills

Scheduling experience

High school diploma or GED

Attendance

Punctuality

Deadline awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health is seeking an Office Scheduler to coordinate outpatient surgeries, manage patient demographics and insurance data, and communicate with payers and nursing leadership. The role ensures smooth daily scheduling and accurate records in the billing system, with cross-training to support front desk and medical records tasks.

Based at our ambulatory surgery center, the position emphasizes reliability, punctuality and deadline-driven work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, supporting