Surgery Scheduler: OR Time & Patient Care Coordination

United Surgical Partners International; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Paid holidays

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Millennium Surgical Center in Cherry Hill Township, NJ, is hiring a full-time Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedures for pediatric and adult patients.

The role includes entering surgeon information for OR scheduling, ensuring adequate time per procedure, and communicating with the OR Director. The Scheduler also assists front desk tasks and cross-trains in insurance verification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience in surgery scheduling or medical office.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Confidential handling of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgical procedures.
• Enter required information from surgeon or scheduler requesting OR time.
• Coordinate with OR Director/Administrator regarding block time.
• Ensure adequate time for each procedure as requested by physician.
• Manage room turnover time and prepare schedules.
• Contact surgeon offices two days prior to schedule to confirm times.
• Assist with add-on procedures and distribute schedules.
• Cross-train in front desk areas such as Switchboard and Insurance Verification.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organization

Under pressure

Telephone etiquette

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Millennium Surgical Center in Cherry Hill Township, NJ, is hiring a full-time Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedures for pediatric and adult patients.

The role includes entering surgeon information for OR scheduling, ensuring adequate time per procedure, and communicating with the OR Director. The Scheduler also assists front desk tasks and cross-trains in insurance verification.