Surgical Scheduling & Care Coordination Specialist

Michigan-Orthopaedic-Surgeons-8; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons-8 is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedures, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and maintain surgeon schedules. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

You will work closely with physicians, patients, and facilities to ensure timely surgeries and accurate documentation. Experience with HIPAA compliance and scheduling software is preferred, and you will use Outlook and Word to manage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year experience in a medical setting.
• Experience with medical scheduling and patient coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and provide surgical information to patients.
• Maintain and update the physician's schedule to ensure patients are scheduled correctly and appointments are confirmed.
• Handle insurance verification, obtain testing and surgical authorizations, and perform coding for all surgical procedures.
• Ensure all equipment, labs, and medical clearances are ordered, received, reviewed, and communicated to patients with a treatment plan in a timely manner to avoid delays in surgeries.
• Ensure physicians have all required documentation for surgery according to their protocols.
• Manage requests for medical information promptly and efficiently between departments, hospitals, and surgery centers.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure coordinated efforts and high-quality patient services throughout the clinic.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Stay informed about and comply with all state and federal laws, including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.
• Adapt to changes in a positive and professional manner, and perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Scheduling experience

Communication skills

Education

GED

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons-8 is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate surgical procedures, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and maintain surgeon schedules. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

You will work closely with physicians, patients, and facilities to ensure timely surgeries and accurate documentation. Experience with HIPAA compliance and scheduling software is preferred, and you will use Outlook and Word to manage