Senior Surgical Scheduling Specialist

MHM Support Services; Washington; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Senior Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical and major diagnostic procedures, working with physicians, hospitals, anesthesia teams, and offices to secure timely dates and times.

You will manage EPIC EMR documentation, pre-authorizations, patient instructions, and communications with patients to ensure smooth, compassionate scheduling and accurate records across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year in medical office scheduling.
• Experience in surgical scheduling and physician practice operations.
• Healthcare administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical and major diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate procedure dates with hospitals, surgery centers, anesthesia providers, and physician offices.
• Ensure procedures are scheduled within 48 hours of receiving orders.
• Cancel or reschedule procedures as requested by physicians, patients, or facilities.
• Manage scheduling requirements, facility availability, and insurance restrictions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Senior Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical and major diagnostic procedures, working with physicians, hospitals, anesthesia teams, and offices to secure timely dates and times.

You will manage EPIC EMR documentation, pre-authorizations, patient instructions, and communications with patients to ensure smooth, compassionate scheduling and accurate records across the care continuum.