Surgery Scheduler: Perioperative Care & Coordination

Duke Careers; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate perioperative scheduling and patient communications. You will work with physicians and staff to ensure accurate scheduling, prepare patients, and manage related documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years of clinical or coding/billing experience, and familiarity with Epic; an associate degree is preferred. Nice to have CPT/ICD coding knowledge and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or coding/billing setting.
• Epic experience preferred; knowledge of CPT/ICD coding advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate perioperative scheduling and communicate with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Review referrals, enter data, and schedule in Epic or other systems.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and confirm surgery dates.
• Verify insurance, obtain authorizations when needed, and communicate costs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organization

Customer communication

CPT/ICD coding knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Epic scheduling

Job description

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate perioperative scheduling and patient communications. You will work with physicians and staff to ensure accurate scheduling, prepare patients, and manage related documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years of clinical or coding/billing experience, and familiarity with Epic; an associate degree is preferred. Nice to have CPT/ICD coding knowledge and strong organizational skills.