Senior Surgery Scheduler & Scheduling Lead

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical and diagnostic procedures, acting as a liaison among patients, staff and physicians. The role supports accurate scheduling, billing documentation, and collaboration across offices and hospitals.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. English and Spanish communication is a plus in a diverse clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Obtains pre-authorizations for procedures as required by insurance companies.
• Oversees, produces, and distributes all surgical and procedural schedules to physicians and departments.
• Collaborates with patients, families, staff, and providers within the office and the greater community to schedule surgeries, pre-op physicals, and testing.
• Coordinates with hospitals and vendors for special cases or circumstances.
• Identifies ways to streamline surgical scheduling process and provides suggestions to managing staff.
• Ensures that electronic systems and scheduling tools are up-to-date and operating smoothly, and immediately contacts appropriate personnel to resolve any issues.
• Ensures documentation is complete to support accurate billing of surgical procedures.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Independent work

English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical and diagnostic procedures, acting as a liaison among patients, staff and physicians. The role supports accurate scheduling, billing documentation, and collaboration across offices and hospitals.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. English and Spanish communication is a plus in a diverse clinical setting.