Surgical Scheduling & Authorization Coordinator

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks an Office Scheduling Specialist to manage division surgeries and related testing. You will authorize surgical cases and coordinate referrals in line with payer guidelines.

The role emphasizes optimizing preauthorization activities to maximize patient and provider satisfaction and reimbursement, with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience with posting and/or authorizing.
• Knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and preauthorization.
• Familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• General understanding of back-office operations, medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all division surgeries and incidental testing.
• Authorizes surgical cases for the department.
• Ensures referrals and preauthorization align with practice and payer guidelines.
• Undertakes referral and preauthorization activities to maximize satisfaction and reimbursement.

Skills

Posting and/or authorizing

Payer requirements knowledge

IDX or billing system

ICD-10 & CPT coding

Medical terminology

Back-office operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IDX billing system

Job description

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks an Office Scheduling Specialist to manage division surgeries and related testing. You will authorize surgical cases and coordinate referrals in line with payer guidelines.

The role emphasizes optimizing preauthorization activities to maximize patient and provider satisfaction and reimbursement, with additional duties as assigned.