Surgery Scheduler Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to orchestrate complex scheduling, data entry, and template maintenance with a focus on accuracy and operational precision.

You will manage schedules, coordinate appointments, and ensure pre-operative steps are completed while maintaining clear communication with patients and physicians. This role emphasizes organization, proactive planning, and reliable data handling within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with 2 years related experience in a healthcare environment.
• High School GED with 2 years related experience in a healthcare environment.
• None, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Maintain the surgery schedule and provide necessary information to patients and physicians.
• Coordinate, register and schedule appointments for patients according to availability.
• Conduct patient pre-certification on proper insurance approval for appointments and medical care.
• Ensure all pre-operative required tests are scheduled and completed.
• Coordinate and ensure equipment, room availability, and pre-surgery medications are arranged prior to scheduled procedures.
• Communicate detailed surgery preparation instructions and answer patient questions.

Skills

Scheduling systems

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgery Scheduler, you will be a critical orchestrator of complex operational logistics, ensuring seamless alignment of resources, personnel, and services.

Every day, you will expertly manage intricate scheduling and resource allocation while meticulously entering and maintaining data. You will also produce schedules, and oversee template maintenance.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency with scheduling systems. Your proactive approach and commitment to operational precision are paramount.

• Maintain the surgery schedule, providing necessary information to patients and physicians.
• Coordinate, register and schedule appointments for patients according to availability.
• Conduct patient pre-certification on proper insurance approval for appointments and medical care.
• Ensure all pre-operative required tests needed prior to surgery, are scheduled and completed.
• Coordinate and ensure necessary equipment is ordered, room availability/scheduled, pre-surgery medication, etc. is arranged prior to scheduled procedure.
• Communicate detailed information and answer patients' questions regarding surgery preparation instructions, arrival / departure instructions relative to procedure.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and 2 years related experience in a healthcare environment , upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and 2 years related experience in a healthcare environment , upon hire
• None, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.