Surgery Scheduler

OrthoAtlanta; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

OrthoAtlanta is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage surgical, diagnostic, and follow-up appointments, acting as the main liaison for patients and coordinating with surgical teams to ensure scheduling accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in healthcare, knowledge of medical insurance and terminology, and proficiency with Epic EMR. A calm, detail-oriented, patient-focused professional will thrive here.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare experience.
• Working knowledge of medical insurance and terminology.
• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic preferred).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• A calm, professional presence under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Positive, can-do attitude and commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries, procedures, diagnostic tests, and follow-up appointments per physician orders and patient needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for surgical patients, providing information and answering questions.
• Coordinate with Surgical Assistants, operating rooms, and providers to ensure availability of staff, special equipment, and materials.
• Confirm insurance authorizations and ensure all necessary documentation is in place.
• Maintain detailed and accurate schedules in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with front office and clinical staff to ensure smooth transitions of care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Patient-centered care

Medical insurance knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Surgery Scheduler at OrthoAtlanta, you’ll:

• Schedule surgeries, procedures, diagnostic tests, and follow-up appointments per physician orders and patient needs
• Act as the primary point of contact for surgical patients, providing information and answering questions
• Coordinate with Surgical Assistants, operating rooms, and providers to ensure availability of staff, special equipment, and materials
• Confirm insurance authorizations and ensure all necessary documentation is in place
• Maintain detailed and accurate schedules in the electronic medical record system
• Collaborate with front office and clinical staff to ensure smooth transitions of care

A Great Fit If You…

• Enjoy helping patients feel informed and supported
• Know how to stay calm and collected when juggling multiple tasks
• Can keep calm and collected in a fast-paced medical office

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare experience
• Working knowledge of medical insurance and terminology
• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills
• A calm, professional presence under pressure and in fast-paced settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• A positive, can-do attitude and commitment to patient-centered care

Why OrthoAtlanta?

• Meaningful work supporting surgical teams and patient journeys

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

• Competitive pay and benefits package

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