Surgery Scheduler & OR Coordination Specialist

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX, seeks a scheduling coordinator to manage the operating time of information systems operations, ensuring efficient use of IT resources in a hospital setting.

You will schedule surgical procedures, coordinate pre-surgical medical clearance, communicate with patients and providers, and help enforce standard policies to maintain smooth care delivery and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft 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

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

MS Office

EMR experience

Surgery scheduling

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Medical experience

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX, seeks a scheduling coordinator to manage the operating time of information systems operations, ensuring efficient use of IT resources in a hospital setting.

You will schedule surgical procedures, coordinate pre-surgical medical clearance, communicate with patients and providers, and help enforce standard policies to maintain smooth care delivery and accurate documentation.