Surgery Scheduler (UTHP Med Pulmonary Gateway)

Ut-Health-Science-Center-At-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for the UTHP Med Pulmonary Gateway. Under general supervision, you will schedule operating time and coordinate pre-surgical medical clearance to ensure efficient use of information systems resources.

The role requires three years of scheduling experience, EMR familiarity, and CPT/ICD-10 coding knowledge, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. On-site position with opportunity to coordinate patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of professional experience in scheduling or related field.
• Experience with EMR systems and CPT/ICD-10 coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures and treatments and coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance.
• Verifies receipt of physician orders.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and staff 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 additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

EMR systems

ICD-10/CPT coding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

EMR system

Job description

Surgery Scheduler (UTHP Med Pulmonary Gateway)

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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.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of professional experience is required.

Required Skills

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

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 09/06/2026, 09:15 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization M9622 - UTHP Med Pulmonary Gateway, M3100 - UTHP UT Health Physicians, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department M9622 - UTHP Med Pulmonary Gateway