Surgery Scheduler (HOPD Med Gastro MCC)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a scheduling coordinator to manage the operating time for information systems operations, ensuring efficient use of equipment and smooth pre-op and post-op workflows.

The role requires three years of professional experience, strong communication, and EMR knowledge; bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred. High school diploma or GED is mandatory, with hospital IT scheduling experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of professional experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Previous surgery scheduling and EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.
• Verifies receipt of physician orders.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone; educates patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements.
• Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match surgery performed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Surgery scheduling experience

EMR experience

ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

EMR software

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, responsible for scheduling operating time of information systems operations in order to ensure that the information systems equipment is effectively utilized.

Job Description

Under general supervision, responsible for scheduling operating time of information systems operations in order to ensure that the information systems equipment is effectively utilized.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.
• Verifies receipt of physician orders.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone; educates patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements.
• Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match surgery performed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Some medical experience.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience.
• Previous electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Education

High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience

Three (3) years of professional experience is required.

Required Skills

Three (3) years of professional experience is required.