Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Pacesetter Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacesetter Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to manage patient procedures, coordinate physicians calendars, and ensure timely pre-authorizations.

You will handle surgery bookings, confirm times, communicate with patients and staff, and enter data into the EHR while protecting patient privacy under HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Clerical or administrative work in a medical office preferred.
• Knowledge: Basic medical terminology and electronic medical record software.
• Strong attention to detail to prevent scheduling errors.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and Coordination: Book surgeries, reserve operating rooms, and align availability with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists.
• Insurance and Billing: Verify patient insurance coverage and secure required pre-authorizations or referrals before the procedure.
• Patient Communication: Call patients to provide pre-operative instructions (such as fasting rules) and confirm surgery times.
• Administrative Records: Enter accurate data into electronic health record (EHR) systems while maintaining strict HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position: Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Job Id: 914

# of Openings:1

A surgery scheduler coordinates patient surgical procedures, manages physicians calendars, and handles insurance pre-authorizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling and Coordination: Book surgeries, reserve operating rooms, and align availability with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists.


• Insurance and Billing: Verify patient insurance coverage and secure required pre-authorizations or referrals before the procedure.


• Patient Communication: Call patients to provide pre-operative instructions (such as fasting rules) and confirm surgery times.


• Administrative Records: Enter accurate data into electronic health record (EHR) systems while maintaining strict HIPAA confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Previous clerical or administrative work in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting is preferred.

Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and electronic medical record software.

Strong attention to detail to prevent medical or scheduling errors.

Clear communication for talking with patients, doctors, and insurance agents.

Solid organizational skills to manage overlapping calendars and time-sensitive tasks