Surgery Scheduler - Day Shift OR Coordination

HCA Healthcare; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off & disability

401(k) match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Smyrna, TN to coordinate surgical scheduling, verify physician credentials, and ensure all patient and facility requirements are met. The role primarily handles daytime hours with no nights or weekends.

The position emphasizes accurate coding (CPT/ICD-10), efficient OR time management, and strict adherence to HIPAA and company ethics. Prior medical office experience and a BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Minimum (1) year of experience in a medical office setting highly preferred.
• BLS may be required as per practice standard.

Responsibilities

• Obtains CPT and ICD-10 Diagnosis codes and other clinical information as required for treatment of the patient from practice staff; seeks assistance from practice and facility coders as determined through practice and family processes.
• Determines OR time needed for the procedure and works with Facility to ensure procedure is scheduled; daily schedule is streamlined and arranges necessary anesthesia coverage, as determined through facility processed. Ensures all requirements for the procedure have been obtained and confirmed with the facility or other parties to include medical/imaging records and needed equipment/instruments.
• Verifies/confirms physician is credentialed at the Center of Facility before scheduling the patient.
• Ensures efficient coordination of provider clinic and facility schedule which could include awareness of provider schedule and coordination of provider time-out, travel, meetings, conferences, and continuing medical education.
• Supports and adheres to HCA Code of Conduct, related Ethics and Compliance policies, and HIPAA requirements.

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Smyrna, TN to coordinate surgical scheduling, verify physician credentials, and ensure all patient and facility requirements are met. The role primarily handles daytime hours with no nights or weekends.

The position emphasizes accurate coding (CPT/ICD-10), efficient OR time management, and strict adherence to HIPAA and company ethics. Prior medical office experience and a BLS certification are preferred.