Surgery Scheduler- General Surgery (Santa Monica)

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate all aspects of care for the assigned surgery service line. Responsibilities include scheduling patient appointments, surgeries, tests, and coordinating with physicians, departments, and insurers.

You will act as a liaison among patients, physicians, nursing units, and UCLA departments, while preparing reports and supporting related areas such as pre-registration and cash collection.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical office scheduling and coordination is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, x-rays, and required tests.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and prepare documentation for physicians.
• Answer, screen, and respond to incoming calls.
• Prepare and forward necessary documents to Insurance authorization, billing, and other departments.
• Explain charges to patients and coordinate with billing and physician support services.
• Serve as liaison between patients, physicians, nursing units, and UCLA departments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports; assist with related tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Work Location Santa Monica,CA Job #31675 Work Hours Monday- Friday 8am-5pm Employment Type 2 - Staff - Career Duration indefinite Salary Range $30.36-43.49 Hourly Posted Date August 11, 2026 Bargaining Unit Teamsters - CX

Make a difference in people's lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you'll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

Job Description

As a Surgery Scheduler, you will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of care for your assigned surgery service line. This includes scheduling patient appointments, encounters, therapeutic and ancillary testing, and procedures as needed. You will also schedule surgeries in the main OR and/or Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs).

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments, surgeries, x-rays, and required tests.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and prepare all necessary documentation, charts, and clinic information for physicians.
• Answer, screen, and respond to incoming calls.
• Prepare and forward required documents to appropriate departments, including: Insurance authorization, Charge documents and reconciliations, Disability and workers' compensation forms
• Explain charges to patients, assist with billing questions, and coordinate directly with Department Billing and Physician Support Services.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, nursing units, and other UCLA departments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, as needed.
• Provide support in related areas such as appointment scheduling, pre-registration, patient reception, and cash collection.
• Perform other duties and tasks, as assigned.

Salary Range: $30.36-$43.49