Surgery Scheduler - Fondren (2618)

Texas Orthopedics; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Orthopedics in Pearland, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Surgery Scheduler to manage procedure scheduling, data entry, and charge posting. You will interact with physicians, patients, and hospital departments to ensure accurate scheduling and timely communications.

The role requires 2+ years in surgery scheduling within healthcare, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with EMR systems, Excel, and standard office software.

Qualifications

• Two years previous surgery scheduling experience in a health care environment is required.
• Experience in customer service is very desirable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with health care billing and authorization is required.
• Must be able to type 40+ wpm (without error).
• Strong computer skills. Familiar with Excel, Word, Windows.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgery procedures using EMR.
• Answers the phones in a professional and courteous manner.
• Completes post-op data entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Completes statistical reports per established timeline and format.
• Posts surgical charges on a daily basis per established guidelines.
• Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate.
• Produces and distributes daily surgical log.
• Assures coordination with other practice and hospital departments when special surgical needs occur.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Customer service

Typing 40+ wpm

Organization

Verbal communication

HIPAA knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows

Job description

# Surgery Scheduler - Fondren (2618)FOG-Pearland - Pearland, TX 77584## DescriptionJob SummaryThe Surgery Scheduler schedules all surgical procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and schedules the procedure according to established guidelines. Scheduler provides accurate information so that all departments may view daily, and maintains open communication with hospital departments and physician offices regarding schedule changes.Duties1. Schedules surgery procedures using EMR2. Answers the phones in a professional and courteous manner3. Completes post-op data entry in a timely and accurate manner4. Completes statistical reports per established timeline and format5. Posts surgical charges on a daily basis per established guidelines6. Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate7. Produces and distributes daily surgical log8. Assures appropriate coordination with other practice / hospital departments when special surgical needs occur9. Other duties as assigned## QualificationsQualifications1. High School diploma or equivalent is required2. Two years previous surgery scheduling experience in a health care environment is required (e.g., physician office, clinic or hospital)3. Experience in customer service is very desirable4. Hospital registration or admitting experience is desirable5. Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, and health care billing and authorization is required6. Must be able to type 40+ wpm (without error)7. Strong computer skills. Familiar with Excel, Word, Windows8. Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented9. Must be able to multask10. Must be highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization and organization11. Knowledge of HIPAA/Confidentiality12. Must be able to maintain composure during high stress occasions13. Must establish and maintain constructive working relationships with patients, patient family members, coworkers, supervisors, managers, doctors, and any other contacts made during the course of conducting business and while on Fondren premises.Lifting RequirementsThis position requires periods of extensive sitting and phone work. It also requires other repetitive motions (e.g., bending, stooping, twisting, walking, standing, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling).Manual dexterity is required, as is the ability to concentrate on detail in the midst of other activity.