Surgical Care Coordinator & Pre-Op Scheduler

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking an experienced scheduler to support internal surgery scheduling from physician orders under minimal supervision. You will coordinate pre-procedure tasks, reserve operating room time, and ensure timely communication with physicians, patients, and anesthesia teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre-operative clearance testing, obtaining pre-certifications, and documenting in EMR, while facilitating scheduling documentation and follow-up appointments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of experience in a clinical or procedural scheduling environment, including insurance authorization, verification, and/or scheduling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to multitask.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Review patient medications and health history; may impact clearance from other care providers.
• Coordinate tasks associated with case scheduling, including completion of all required pre-procedure tasks based on type of case to include but not limited to the following.
• Coordinate pre-operative appointments with/for the patient.
• Notify any needed representatives of the case (e.g., vendors, assistants, etc.).
• Confirm/verify if special products need to be ordered for the case.
• Coordinate, schedule, and authorize pre-operative clearance testing and any diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT, MRI, US, X-Ray).
• Complete and send all required scheduling documentation to the facility (include authorization/pending authorization info).
• Complete and send History and Physical, procedure order, and any required documentation to provider for review/signature.
• Complete and send consent forms with patient and provider signatures.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking an experienced scheduler to support internal surgery scheduling from physician orders under minimal supervision. You will coordinate pre-procedure tasks, reserve operating room time, and ensure timely communication with physicians, patients, and anesthesia teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre-operative clearance testing, obtaining pre-certifications, and documenting in EMR, while facilitating scheduling documentation and follow-up appointments.