Surgical Scheduling Coordinator

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to coordinate surgical services and manage patient pre-registration. You will schedule cases, ensure accurate coding, update demographics and insurance information, and communicate with surgeons and staff to maintain efficient workflow.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, and careful adherence to scheduling guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary education/training in healthcare or business operations preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years in patient scheduling, insurance registration, or patient care delivery.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules cases and pre-registers patients interacting closely with surgeons, surgeon's office staff, anesthesia and pre-surgery nurses.
• Follows scheduling guidelines when scheduling cases with attention to block schedule parameters.
• Calculates necessary room time by using physician case time data and turnover time standards.
• Enters appropriate scheduling information into physician's calendar.
• Provides accurate diagnosis codes and procedure codes for scheduled procedure.
• Provides patient and family with educational materials to ensure adequate knowledge and understanding of scheduled procedure.
• Is familiar with scheduling software and performs skills competently and independently.

Skills

Pleasant personality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary healthcare/business training

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to coordinate surgical services and manage patient pre-registration. You will schedule cases, ensure accurate coding, update demographics and insurance information, and communicate with surgeons and staff to maintain efficient workflow.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration, and careful adherence to scheduling guidelines.