Surgery Scheduler, Float - Urology, The Men's Clinic (Santa Monica)

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical cases and manage related administrative workflows. The role involves scheduling surgeries and pre-operative appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations, and communicating with patients, surgeons, and clinical teams to confirm logistics.

You will also support front desk operations across department clinics, answer calls, check patients in/out, schedule and confirm clinic visits, and assist with records,

Qualifications

• Scheduling surgeries and pre-operative appointments.
• Obtaining required insurance authorizations.
• Communicating with patients, surgeons and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical cases and administrative workflows.
• Assist with front desk operations: triage calls, check-in/out, and appointment scheduling.
• Prepare charts and documents for provider visits; process records and referrals.

Job description

Description

As a Surgery Scheduler, primary responsibilities include coordinating surgical cases and ensuring all related administrative workflows are completed accurately and in a timely manner. This includes scheduling surgeries and pre-operative appointments, obtaining required insurance authorizations, and communicating closely with patients, surgeons, and clinical teams to confirm logistics and resolve scheduling conflicts. Participate in a team based approach to supporting our patients, through Care Coordination.

In addition to surgery coordination, this role supports front desk operations across department clinics by answering and triaging patient phone calls, checking patients in and out, scheduling and confirming clinic appointments, assisting with diagnostic test scheduling, and preparing charts and documents for provider visits. Responsibilities also include handling medication refill requests, processing medical records and disability forms, and assisting with insurance pre-certifications and referrals.

You may be assigned to various department clinics throughout the community and will be expected to provide coverage as needed, maintaining a high level of professionalism and patient-centered service. Other duties may be assigned as operational needs arise.

Salary Range: $31.88 - $45.66 hourly