Surgery Scheduler: OR & Patient Care Coordinator

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Florida Springs Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler to manage daily schedules across OR and GI lab, coordinating with anesthesia groups and medical staff to ensure smooth procedures. The role emphasizes customer service and efficient information processing.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in healthcare with at least 1 year in surgery scheduling, and the ability to work independently or in a team while handling scheduling stress and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years' experience in health care and minimum of one year experience in surgery scheduling procedures preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have a basic knowledge of surgery scheduling, receptionist and registration responsibilities; and must possess the ability to handle stress.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient procedures to ensure efficient and accurate processing of information in OR, GI lab, and during procedures.
• Coordinates with anesthesia groups to confirm scheduling for coverage.
• Set post-surgical appointments with doctors and perform all necessary tests.
• Inform patients and third parties about pre- and post-surgery instructions.
• Receive all needed medical records and history from patients.
• Take reservations for surgeries and schedule dates based on surgeon availability and patient condition.
• Order patients' test results and assess information to determine readiness for surgery.
• Create a daily surgery schedule and surgical log for all departments involved.
• Provide information and updates regarding patients' surgery schedules.
• Verify insurance and authorization.
• Promote positive relationships with scheduling coordinators, physicians and nursing staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Florida Springs Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler to manage daily schedules across OR and GI lab, coordinating with anesthesia groups and medical staff to ensure smooth procedures. The role emphasizes customer service and efficient information processing.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in healthcare with at least 1 year in surgery scheduling, and the ability to work independently or in a team while handling scheduling stress and