Surgery Scheduler & Preop Care Coordinator

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a scheduling coordinator to manage the operating time for information systems operations, ensuring efficient use of equipment and smooth pre-op and post-op workflows.

The role requires three years of professional experience, strong communication, and EMR knowledge; bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred. High school diploma or GED is mandatory, with hospital IT scheduling experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of professional experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Previous surgery scheduling and EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.
• Verifies receipt of physician orders.
• Communicates with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone; educates patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements.
• Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match surgery performed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Surgery scheduling experience

EMR experience

ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

EMR software

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a scheduling coordinator to manage the operating time for information systems operations, ensuring efficient use of equipment and smooth pre-op and post-op workflows.

The role requires three years of professional experience, strong communication, and EMR knowledge; bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred. High school diploma or GED is mandatory, with hospital IT scheduling experience a plus.