Surgery Scheduler: Patient-Centered Ortho Coordinator

Princeton Orthopaedic; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to anchor patient preparations for surgery, coordinating timelines with physicians and facilities while keeping patients reassured and informed.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires strong organizational skills, empathy, and experience in high-volume surgical scheduling. You will manage schedules, verify insurance, and be the primary contact between patients, surgeons, and operating facilities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in orthopaedics preferred.
• Familiarity with medical billing and coding is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and phone systems is essential.
• Experience with health information, worker’s comp, motor vehicles, and customer service will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical procedures with physicians, patients, and surgical facilities
• Maintain and manage surgical schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Communicate surgical instructions, preparation details, and post-op requirements to patients
• Verify insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits for surgical services
• Serve as the primary point of contact between patients, surgeons, and operating facilities
• Track surgical authorizations and collaborate with the authorization team to ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate patient and surgical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
• Resolve scheduling conflicts or delays and elevate issues as needed
• Perform additional projects and duties as assigned by management

Skills

Surgical scheduling

Patient communication

Data entry accuracy

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to anchor patient preparations for surgery, coordinating timelines with physicians and facilities while keeping patients reassured and informed.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires strong organizational skills, empathy, and experience in high-volume surgical scheduling. You will manage schedules, verify insurance, and be the primary contact between patients, surgeons, and operating facilities.