Surgery Scheduler: Coordinate Elite Ambulatory Procedures

United Surgical Partners International; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SurgCenter Clearwater, part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), seeks a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate elective procedures and serve as a primary contact for surgeons, patients, and staff. The role focuses on accurate scheduling and information gathering.

You will manage case flow from scheduling through day-of surgery, verify demographics and insurance, arrange pre-op testing, and communicate instructions, maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare scheduling experience preferred.
• Ambulatory surgery scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance verification, referrals, and prior authorizations preferred.
• Strong computer and electronic medical record skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload with multiple cases and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Confidential handling of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures in line with physician, patient, facility, and OR availability.
• Coordinate surgery dates with physicians’ offices, patients, anesthesia providers, and center staff.
• Obtain and verify accurate patient demographics, insurance, and surgical information.
• Coordinate pre-operative testing, medical clearance, and other documentation.
• Verify insurance benefits and assist with authorizations and referrals.
• Ensure surgical cases are entered accurately into the scheduling system.
• Review orders and case information for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate pre-operative instructions and required appointments to patients and offices.
• Coordinate changes, cancellations, and rescheduling of procedures.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

SurgCenter Clearwater, part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), seeks a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate elective procedures and serve as a primary contact for surgeons, patients, and staff. The role focuses on accurate scheduling and information gathering.

You will manage case flow from scheduling through day-of surgery, verify demographics and insurance, arrange pre-op testing, and communicate instructions, maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.