Surgical Scheduling Coordinator

White Plains Hospital Inc; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate procedures and surgeries within the WPPA Heart & Vascular practice. The role acts as a liaison among patients, providers, and perioperative teams, ensuring smooth scheduling and accurate patient records.

Responsibilities include obtaining pre-certifications, confirming insurance, and updating charts. Proficiency with Meditech, EPIC, and MS Office is expected, with experience in surgical scheduling preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 5 years of experience using administrative office skills.
• 1-3 years experience in surgical scheduling preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates all procedures and surgeries for the Physician Practice and acts as liaison between patient, provider, clinical team, and perioperative departments.
• Obtains pre-certification for testing and procedures; verifies insurance and patient demographics; updates charts for accuracy.
• Answers phones, relays messages, and provides information to patients and staff.
• Collaborates with surgical scheduling team, clinics, radiology, anesthesia, physicians, patient advocacy, and other stakeholders.
• Promotes positive patient experience and prioritizes daily assignments.

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate procedures and surgeries within the WPPA Heart & Vascular practice. The role acts as a liaison among patients, providers, and perioperative teams, ensuring smooth scheduling and accurate patient records.

Responsibilities include obtaining pre-certifications, confirming insurance, and updating charts. Proficiency with Meditech, EPIC, and MS Office is expected, with experience in surgical scheduling preferred.