Surgery Scheduler

Nemours; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves coordinating clinic and surgical schedules, ensuring timely submission of documentation, and liaising with surgical centers to arrange education, authorizations, and follow-up appointments.

Strong communication and meticulous record-keeping are essential. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 6 months to 1 year of related experience, and Epic software experience, with medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 6 months to 1 year of job-related experience required.
• Epic Experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinic and surgery schedules for providers to avoid conflicts.
• Maintains HIPAA/compliance and patient safety regulations.
• Coordinates surgery schedules with internal and external operating rooms.
• Submits surgical clearances for scheduling into the OR.
• Pre-certification information submitted to obtain insurance coverage prior to surgery.
• Acts as liaison between families and surgical centers for education and authorizations.
• Schedules outpatient and inpatient surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Good communication and documentation skills are required.

Skills

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Jacksonville, FL

Primary Function

This position is responsible for scheduling surgical procedures for assigned physician(s). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely collection and submission of necessary surgical documentation; coordinating with external operating rooms, ASCs, etc., to ensure patients are appropriately scheduled for surgeries and/or procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates the clinic and surgery schedules for the providers to ensure no conflicts exist.
2. Maintains compliance with all HIPAA, compliance, and patient safety regulations for Nemours as well as our partners.
3. Coordinates surgery schedule with internal and external operating rooms.
4. Submits surgical clearances for the purpose of patient scheduling into the OR.
5. Submits all necessary information to the pre-certification team to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is obtained prior to surgery/ procedure.
6. Acts as the family’s liaison between the surgical centers and clinical staff to ensure all education, authorizations and post op appointments are provided.
7. Schedules outpatient and inpatient surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
8. Must have the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
9. Regular attendance is required.
10. Good communication and documentation skills are required.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma

6 months to 1 year of job-related experience required.

Epic Experience required

Medical terminology preferred

Previous surgery scheduling experience preferred