Surgery Scheduling Coordinator — Patient Care & Coordination

Advanced Pain Care, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Pain Care, Inc. is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Iowa to manage the end-to-end scheduling process for surgeries and in-office procedures.

You will verify patient demographics, dates, times, and medical diagnoses, and ensure all required paperwork is completed and on file. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with EMR systems to review instructions, verify insurance coverage, and coordinate medical clearance with physicians.

Qualifications

• Requires a 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

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Insurance verification

EMR proficiency

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Pain Care, Inc. is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Iowa to manage the end-to-end scheduling process for surgeries and in-office procedures.

You will verify patient demographics, dates, times, and medical diagnoses, and ensure all required paperwork is completed and on file. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency with EMR systems to review instructions, verify insurance coverage, and coordinate medical clearance with physicians.