Surgery Center Front Desk Specialist

Sca-Health-; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

SCA Health, part of Optum, seeks a team-oriented Health Care Scheduling Specialist to manage medical records, registration, and related clerical duties at our Dallas area facility. The role supports surgeries and patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, scheduling knowledge, and the ability to work independently, with a focus on accuracy and patient service. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in health care; one year in surgery scheduling preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; handle stress and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries in the surgery template and coordinate with physician offices; handle scheduling information.
• Answer phones and assist physician offices and patients promptly.
• Perform pre-registration and obtain required authorizations before surgery.
• Maintain logs for cancelled appointments and ensure accuracy of records.
• Carry out clerical duties such as photocopying, mailing surveys, filing charts, and faxing.
• Keep the scheduling area clean and organized and verify all scheduled cases promptly.
• Inform patients about payment policies and available options for financial responsibility.
• Document insurance verification and patient communications in the patient account.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Scheduling experience

Team player

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

Registration software

Computer systems knowledge

Job description

SCA Health, part of Optum, seeks a team-oriented Health Care Scheduling Specialist to manage medical records, registration, and related clerical duties at our Dallas area facility. The role supports surgeries and patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, scheduling knowledge, and the ability to work independently, with a focus on accuracy and patient service. Competitive benefits are provided.