Surgery Scheduler

Nemours-Children; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedures for assigned physicians. The role ensures accurate scheduling, proper documentation, and timely communication with operating rooms and ambulatory surgery centers.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 6 months to 1 year of related experience, Epic experience, and strong communication and terminology skills to support patients and teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the clinic and surgery schedules for the providers to ensure no conflicts exist.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA, compliance, and patient safety regulations for Nemours and partners.
• Coordinates surgery schedule with internal and external operating rooms.
• Submits surgical clearances for patient scheduling into the OR.
• Submits information to the pre-certification team to ensure insurance coverage is obtained prior to surgery.
• Acts as the family’s liaison between surgical centers and clinical staff for education, authorizations and post-op appointments.
• Schedules outpatient and inpatient surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Jacksonville, FL

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.

Primary Function

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