Surgery Scheduler: Precision Booking & Patient Care

Austin; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage the full scheduling workflow for surgeries and in-office procedures. The role involves coordinating with physicians, handling medical clearances, and ensuring accurate patient records.

The candidate should have knowledge of EMR systems, medical terminology, and insurance verification, with a strong focus on clear communication and confidentiality. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; one year of prior surgery scheduling experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, insurance verification, medical terminology and surgical procedures.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills a must.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for surgery and completes necessary paperwork.
• Confirms patient demographics, surgery date and time and medical diagnosis.
• Reviews instructions with patients prior to surgeries, including medications, allergies, labs, health history, pre-op and post-op treatment plans.
• Gathers insurance information to confirm coverage and benefits.
• Ensures all paperwork is complete and on file for patients’ surgeries, including consent forms.
• Answers and responds to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery.
• Schedules patients for follow-up appointments and other health assessments.
• Monitors surgery schedule and works directly with physicians to coordinate appointments.
• Coordinates medical clearance when necessary.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.
• Adheres to all Advanced Pain Care policies and procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Public interactions

Safety practices

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Insurance verification

Surgical procedures

EMR systems

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Austin is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage the full scheduling workflow for surgeries and in-office procedures. The role involves coordinating with physicians, handling medical clearances, and ensuring accurate patient records.

The candidate should have knowledge of EMR systems, medical terminology, and insurance verification, with a strong focus on clear communication and confidentiality. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.