Surgical Center Scheduler: Patient Care & Operations

Lifekind; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lifekind Health is seeking a full-time Scheduling Coordinator for our Surgical Center in Cathedral City, CA. You will be the primary contact for patients, surgeons, referring providers, and insurance carriers, ensuring smooth front office and scheduling operations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include managing clinic and procedural bookings in the EHR, verifying insurance and authorizations, and maintaining accurate patient records while upholding HIPAA and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of medical office or ASC scheduling/administrative experience.
• Proficiency in insurance eligibility, prior authorizations, and payer portal navigation.
• Basic proficiency with computers and scheduling systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Experience with pain management or surgical ASC scheduling preferred.
• Experience training or mentoring peers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk Operations & Patient Interaction: Patient check-in and check-out; Welcome patients, verify demographics and insurance, obtain required consents, collect payments, ensure pre visit documentation is complete; Schedule follow up care, provide clear visit instructions; Accurately maintain EHR and practice management records to support efficient, patient centered operations.
• Procedure & Appointment Scheduling: Coordinate and manage clinic and procedural scheduling by accurately booking pain management procedures and appointments in the EHR; Verify codes and resources, securing required documentation and authorizations; Communicate pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients; Maintain real-time schedule updates, manage waitlists and confirmations; Collaborate with providers, anesthesia, vendors, and clinical staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Insurance Eligibility & Prior Authorization: Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, manage coordination of benefits; Communicate financial responsibility to patients; Proactively identify coverage issues in compliance with payer-specific requirements to ensure timely access to care and accurate reimbursement; Prepare and maintain complete, accurate patient charts by proactively reviewing records prior to visits and procedures, resolving documentation gaps; Ensure required clinical, scheduling, and authorization details are present; Consistently update, audit, and safeguard EHR data in compliance with Center standards and HIPAA requirements.
• Communication & Patient Relations: Manage all front-office communications by answering and returning calls promptly; Coordinate scheduling changes, serving as a liaison between patients, providers, referring offices, and vendors; Address patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, documenting all interactions in the EHR.
• Compliance, Privacy & Administrative Duties: Ensure regulatory compliance and smooth daily operations by adhering to HIPAA and Center policies; Open and prepare the front office for patient care, maintain organized administrative records; Distribute daily clinic and surgery schedules; Assist with medical records requests; Participate in training and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Medical scheduling

HIPAA compliance

EHR software

Patient service

Insurance eligibility

Prior authorizations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management software

Job description

Lifekind Health is seeking a full-time Scheduling Coordinator for our Surgical Center in Cathedral City, CA. You will be the primary contact for patients, surgeons, referring providers, and insurance carriers, ensuring smooth front office and scheduling operations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include managing clinic and procedural bookings in the EHR, verifying insurance and authorizations, and maintaining accurate patient records while upholding HIPAA and compliance standards.