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

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.