Surgery Scheduling Coordinator (On-Call, Day Shift)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a surgery scheduling assistant at the Panorama City Medical Center in Panorama City, CA. The role involves scheduling surgeries (inpatient & outpatient), arranging pre-operative tests, and coordinating with surgeons and patients in a fast-paced medical setting.

Qualifications include 2+ years in surgical scheduling, accurate typing, and knowledge of pre-operative procedures. The position is typically 1 shift weekday, with on-site work and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience scheduling patients in a medical office or clinic for pre-surgery work‑ups and/or surgery appointments.
• Typing speed of 25 wpm or as required by facility.
• Knowledge and experience with pre-operative test requests and screening procedures.
• Strong communication skills with physicians, clinic and hospital staff, and patients.
• Completion of a Medical Terminology course offered by an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Processes and schedules all surgery scheduling requests.
• Coordinates and schedules all pre-operative appointments.
• Interacts with patients and family members in person and telephonically to answer questions and schedule surgeries and ancillary activities.
• Assumes additional activities as directed.

Skills

Typing speed 25 wpm

Pre-operative testing knowledge

Communication with physicians and care

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Terminology course

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a surgery scheduling assistant at the Panorama City Medical Center in Panorama City, CA. The role involves scheduling surgeries (inpatient & outpatient), arranging pre-operative tests, and coordinating with surgeons and patients in a fast-paced medical setting.

Qualifications include 2+ years in surgical scheduling, accurate typing, and knowledge of pre-operative procedures. The position is typically 1 shift weekday, with on-site work and competitive hourly pay.