Surgery Scheduler

The Nemours Foundation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Jacksonville, FL to coordinate surgical procedures for assigned physicians. The role involves ensuring timely collection and submission of surgical documentation and coordinating with operating rooms and ambulatory centers to schedule surgeries and procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, submitting clearances, liaising with families and pre-certification teams, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year job-related experience preferred.
• Epic experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic and surgery schedules to avoid conflicts.
• Maintain HIPAA, compliance, and patient-safety regulations.
• Coordinate surgery schedule with internal and external operating rooms.
• Submit surgical clearances for scheduling into the OR.
• Submit information to pre-certification to ensure insurance coverage.
• Act as liaison between families and clinical staff for education, authorizations and post-op appointments.
• Schedule outpatient and inpatient surgery, procedures, and testing.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Ensure regular attendance and maintain good communication and documentation.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic

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