Surgery Scheduler*

Resourcing Edge; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourcing Edge is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Ventura, California. The role focuses on front-office activities, scheduling surgeries, and coordinating with physicians and patients.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, attention to detail, and experience in medical terminology and insurance processes. This position may involve handling multiple tasks in a busy reception area and supporting the surgical team as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced front-office environment
• Familiar with insurance authorizations/referrals and medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and pre-op appointments with patients
• Maintain office scheduling policies and assist new patients
• Prepare patient charts and consent forms
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms for procedures
• Verify insurance authorizations for tests and surgeries
• Keep lobby and work area neat and orderly
• Collect co-pays and assist with front-office finances
• Provide backup support for front-office staff

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Job description

This is a great opportunity for professionals with excellent customer service skills and strong computer skills. Surgery Schedulers are responsible for various front office duties and scheduling surgeries for physicians. Most of the work will be performed in the reception area, which involves frequent contact with patients. Applicants should be be able to multi-task, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be detail-oriented. Surgery schedulers are expected to be able to identify and solve problems effectively. You must also be familiar with insurance authorizations/referrals and have a good command of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Communicating with patients regarding scheduling surgeries and pre-op appointments
• Maintaining office scheduling policies and occasional consultations with new patients
• Preparing patient charts for proper consent forms
• Preparing exam and treatment rooms
• Insurance verification/authorizations for tests and surgeries
• Maintaining work area and lobby in a neat and orderly manner
• Collecting co-pays and occasionally handling finances
• Assisting the front office as needed

Experience

• *New grads welcome to apply.
• One year work experience as a Medical Receptionist and/or Surgery Scheduler preferred