Surgery Scheduler: OR Coordination & Patient Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off programs

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida Heart Institute invites you to join as a Surgery Scheduler. You will obtain CPT and ICD-10 codes, determine operating room time, and coordinate scheduling with the facility and team. You’ll ensure compliance with HIPAA and the Code of Conduct while maintaining a streamlined schedule.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with practice staff, and adherence to patient care processes. A high school diploma and medical office experience are preferred, with potential BLS

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• BLS may be required as per practice standard.

Responsibilities

• Obtains CPT and ICD-10 Diagnosis codes and other clinical information as required for treatment of the patient from practice staff; seeks assistance from practice and facility coders as determined through practice and family processes
• Determines O.R. time needed for the procedure and works with Facility to ensure procedure is scheduled; daily schedule is streamlined and arranges necessary anesthesia coverage, as determined through facility processed. Ensures all requirements for the procedure have been obtained and confirmed with the facility or other parties to include medical/imaging records and needed equipment/instruments.
• Verifies/confirms physician is credentialed at the Center of Facility before scheduling the patient.
• Ensures efficient coordination of provider clinic and facility schedule which could include awareness of provider schedule and coordination of provider time-out, travel, meetings, conferences, and continuing medical education.
• Supports and adheres to HCA Code of Conduct, related Ethics and Compliance policies, and HIPAA requirements

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

BLS Certification (if required)

Job description

HCA Florida Heart Institute invites you to join as a Surgery Scheduler. You will obtain CPT and ICD-10 codes, determine operating room time, and coordinate scheduling with the facility and team. You’ll ensure compliance with HIPAA and the Code of Conduct while maintaining a streamlined schedule.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with practice staff, and adherence to patient care processes. A high school diploma and medical office experience are preferred, with potential BLS