Outpatient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley seeks an organized medical scheduler to coordinate patient diagnostics, surgeries, and consultations in the Cancer and Infusion Center. You will verify benefits with insurers and manage preoperative paperwork.

The role emphasizes accurate scheduling, clear communication with patients and physicians, and timely updates to all parties involved in the care pathway. A healthcare background and attention to detail are preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for surgery and completes appropriate paperwork for surgery facilities.
• Verifies patient insurance coverage, determines whether surgical referrals or authorizations are needed and begins necessary processes.
• Fills out paperwork to schedule appointments, including authorization numbers, coding, insurance card copies, demographic sheets, chart notes, patient instructions and preoperative testing and procedure orders.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic tests, based on physician orders. Schedules medical and cardiac clearance, per physician orders. Sends completed surgery packets to surgery facilities and pre-op departments.
• Meets or calls surgery patients to inform them about procedure dates and facilities. Schedules patients for follow-up appointments, tests and exams.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley seeks an organized medical scheduler to coordinate patient diagnostics, surgeries, and consultations in the Cancer and Infusion Center. You will verify benefits with insurers and manage preoperative paperwork.

The role emphasizes accurate scheduling, clear communication with patients and physicians, and timely updates to all parties involved in the care pathway. A healthcare background and attention to detail are preferred.