Surgery Scheduler

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

uthscsa.edu is looking for a responsible individual to schedule operating times for information systems operations in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves coordinating surgical procedures and ensuring effective communication with patients and medical staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in surgical scheduling and electronic medical records, with excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English being preferred. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Some medical experience.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience.
• Previous electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures and coordinates care.
• Communicates with patients and educates them.
• Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Medical experience

Surgery scheduling experience

Electronic medical record (EMR) experience

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Job description

Under general supervision, responsible for scheduling operating time of information systems operations in order to ensure that the information systems equipment is effectively utilized.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.
• Verifies receipt of physician orders.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone; educates patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements
• Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match surgery performed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Some medical experience.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience.
• Previous electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Required Skills

• Three (3) years of professional experience is required.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6416
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 05/20/2026, 04:32 PM
• Locations 0305 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization M3139 - UTHP ADM Patient Services, M3100 - UTHP UT Health Physicians, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center