Surgery Scheduler (HOPD Med Gastro MCC)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler to coordinate operating room time and pre/post-operative care. Under general supervision, you will schedule surgical procedures, verify physician orders, and communicate with patients, providers, and staff to ensure smooth workflows.

The role requires strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), at least three years of professional experience, EMR familiarity, and knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Qualifications

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

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

Three years experience

EMR experience

ICD-10 & CPT coding

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

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.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7931
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 09/10/2026, 03:03 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 10/10/2026, 03:03 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization O9315 - HOPD Med Gastro MCC, O9000 - MSRH - HOPD Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center