Surgery Scheduler CMA — Coordinate Care & Scheduling

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks a qualified Surgery Scheduler (CMA) for full-time at Florence Neurosurgery. You will coordinate surgical procedures, verify pre-operative requirements, and communicate with patients, physicians, hospitals, and staff.

The role relies on CMA certification, prior physician office or surgical scheduling experience, and proficiency with EMR and scheduling systems. You will educate patients on dates, testing, and instructions while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Previous physician office, surgical scheduling, or Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records and physician practice scheduling systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures and related appointments in accordance with physician preferences and organizational protocols.
• Coordinates with hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and other departments to secure procedure dates and necessary resources.
• Obtains and verifies required clinical information, orders, authorizations, and supporting documentation needed for scheduling.
• Verifies and completes insurance benefits using current eligibility vendors or other available online tools or by telephone when online resources are exhausted.
• Educates patients regarding surgery dates, pre-operative instructions, testing requirements, follow-up appointments and any other questions or concerns.
• Assists patients with billing concerns and refers additional questions to the appropriate department.

Skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality/compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks a qualified Surgery Scheduler (CMA) for full-time at Florence Neurosurgery. You will coordinate surgical procedures, verify pre-operative requirements, and communicate with patients, physicians, hospitals, and staff.

The role relies on CMA certification, prior physician office or surgical scheduling experience, and proficiency with EMR and scheduling systems. You will educate patients on dates, testing, and instructions while maintaining confidentiality and