Surgery Scheduler – Patient Access & Prep Coordination

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgery Scheduler 1 (H) at University of Miami coordinates surgical procedures and serves as a liaison among physicians, medical staff and departments to ensure smooth scheduling operations and a positive patient experience.

The role schedules appointments, handles pre‑op paperwork, referrals and authorizations, and follows up on pre‑op results while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical appointments and monitors cancellations, keeping daily schedule accurate and current.
• Completes necessary paperwork prior to pre‑op appointments and obtains referrals and authorizations.
• Follows up with appropriate departments to ensure that all pre‑op results are available prior to the procedure.
• Informs patients regarding activities that will take place during the visit and provides pamphlet of appropriate surgical facility.
• Apprises patients of financial responsibilities prior to the date of the procedure.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

effective communication

attention to detail

discretion with confidential info

teamwork

independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Surgery Scheduler 1 (H) at University of Miami coordinates surgical procedures and serves as a liaison among physicians, medical staff and departments to ensure smooth scheduling operations and a positive patient experience.

The role schedules appointments, handles pre‑op paperwork, referrals and authorizations, and follows up on pre‑op results while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and collaborative teamwork.