Procedural Scheduler - Orthopedics Surgery

Providence; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Caregiver-focused culture

Job summary

Providence Medical Foundation in California is seeking a Scheduling Technician responsible for coordinating surgical procedures and preparing data for prior authorization, aiming for accuracy and timely submissions.

Under supervision, you will maintain logs and document authorization statuses, support referral processes, and assist front office with scheduling to ensure smooth patient flow and compliant records.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, or equivalent educ/experience
• 1 year of experience with medical terminology, coding, and medical charting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare data for prior authorization requests.
• Schedule surgical procedures.
• Maintain logs and document authorization statuses.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical coding

Medical charting

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager/Supervisor, this position is responsible for scheduling surgical procedures. Key responsibilities include preparing clinical data for submission of request for prior authorization, maintaining appropriate logs, and documentation of authorizations status.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED, or equivalent educ/experience
• 1 year of experience with medical terminology, coding, and medical charting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant, Billing, or Front Office Management certification from an accredited vocational school.
• Experience in referral authorizations and Surgical Scheduling.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Missionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.