Surgical Scheduling & Authorization Specialist

Hanker Systems, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanker Systems, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an experienced Surgery Scheduler / Surgical Coordinator to manage surgical procedures, insurance authorizations, and patient care logistics in a fast-paced setting using Epic EMR.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre- and post-operative appointments, verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, scheduling operating room times, and serving as the main point of contact for patients throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of surgery/procedure scheduling experience.
• Minimum 1 year of insurance authorization experience.
• Epic EMR experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain surgical authorizations directly through insurers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patient surgery scheduling, including pre- and post-operative appointments.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain required authorizations.
• Schedule operating room times and coordinate resources for each procedure.
• Serve as primary point of contact for patients throughout the surgical process.
• Collaborate with billing and case management on related documentation.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Insurance authorization

Patient service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Hanker Systems, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an experienced Surgery Scheduler / Surgical Coordinator to manage surgical procedures, insurance authorizations, and patient care logistics in a fast-paced setting using Epic EMR.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre- and post-operative appointments, verifying coverage, obtaining authorizations, scheduling operating room times, and serving as the main point of contact for patients throughout the process.