Surgery Scheduler: Patient-Centric OR Scheduling Pro

Wayne State University Physician Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health seeks a Scheduler to manage patient surgeries in ambulatory care, handling data input, scheduling, and coordination with physicians and hospital teams. You will verify demographics, insurance details and prepare patients for procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, with 2–3 years scheduling experience in a hospital setting. This role supports efficient patient flow and accurate documentation in Athena.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 2 - 3 years scheduling experience in an Ambulatory Care/hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Secure, verify, code and input patient demographic, insurance, clinic fees and hospital service charges for billing and records using the system.
• Answer phones and schedule initial and follow-up visits.
• Schedule and reschedule procedures inside and outside requests across departments.
• Ensure patients are scheduled within departmental guidelines and understand preparation instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Office equipment

Education

HS diploma

Associates degree in Business or related field

Job description

Wayne Health seeks a Scheduler to manage patient surgeries in ambulatory care, handling data input, scheduling, and coordination with physicians and hospital teams. You will verify demographics, insurance details and prepare patients for procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and attention to detail, with 2–3 years scheduling experience in a hospital setting. This role supports efficient patient flow and accurate documentation in Athena.